Inclusive Environments Flashcards
McKinsey & Company on Inclusive environments I appreciate it’s significance
- For diverse companies, the likelihood of outperforming industry peers on profitability has increased over time,
- while the penalties are getting steeper for those lacking diversity.
what an inclusive environment should consist of
⦁ Induction loop
⦁ Level access
⦁ DDA - Disability Discrimination Act
⦁ Moving desks - up and down
⦁ Drinking fountains - split (public buildings)
Relevant legislation relating to inclusive environments
Equality Act; Employers to not discriminate based on :
- Race
- Religion
- Disability
- Sex
- Sexual Orientation
Equality - The importance and business value of diversity in a team
- Inclusive of population e.g. no group are excluded
- Diverse opinions to reflect wider consumers / building users
Internal diversity and inclusion polices
- People first policy; Continually improve working environment to make everyone feel comfortable
- First point in Business Plan acknowledging importance of employee satisfaction as being key to business success
Non-discrimination or anti-harassment in the workplace
- Discrimination accusations can be anonymously submitted
Knowledge of Unconscious bias
- Focus should be on output of job role
- Other factors should not be taken into account
- i.e. this person demonstrates good experience and achievement so should be hired on this merit
Arcadis approach to inclusive environment
- Work remote first
- Offices located close to stations
- Range of desk options
- Prayer rooms
- Induction loop
- Level access
- DDA
- Moving desks - up and down
Building Regulations compliance
⦁ DDA compliance/wheelchair access
I understand how building regulations aid inclusively design through for example DDA compliance.
- In 1995, the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) made it mandatory for all establishments and service providers that are open to the public to take reasonable steps provide access for disabled people.
I have read about the relevant legislation relating to inclusive environments such as the Race Relations Act and the Sex Discrimination Act.
- Race Relations Act 1976 prevent discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin in relation to employment, the provision of goods and services, education and public functions.
- Protected men and women from discrimination on the grounds of sex in relation to employment, training, education, harassment, the provision of goods and services, and the disposal of premises.
