Inclusive Environments & Diversity, Inclusion & Teamworking

Question 1

What is an inclusive environment?

Answer 1

An environment that is designed and managed to allow people with a diverse range of needs and abilities to access & use it.

THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY LIFE-CYCLE.

Question 2

Provide examples of how you can make an environment inclusive

Answer 2

Prayer room
Lifts
Disabled access
Breakout/therapy rooms

Question 3

What are the four types of discrimination?

Answer 3

Direct – treating less favourably because of a protected characteristic.

Indirect – application of a provision/practice that disadvantages a protected characteristics – unless it can be justified.

Harassment – unwanted conduct that violates someone’s dignity or creates an intimidating / offensive environment.

Victimisation – treating someone badly because they have made/supported a complaint under the Equality Act.

Question 4

Why is it important to have a diverse & inclusive environment?

Answer 4

A more diverse team is more likely to be a success.
Why? Different experiences, thoughts and ideas result in good decision making.

Innovation, creativity, employee engagement & retention.

Question 5

Why was the Equality Act 2010 brought into legislation?

Answer 5

Simplify framework to understand and enforce equality rights and protection.

Question 6

What are the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 6

1. Age
2. Disability
3. Gender
4. Marriage / civil
5. Pregnancy
6. Race
7. Religion / belief
8. Sex
9. Sexual orientation

Question 7

What is unconscious bias?

Answer 7

Relates to associations that are deeply ingrained and outside of our conscious awareness/control.

Question 8

How can companies avoid unconscious bias?

Answer 8

Raise awareness through training
Implement structured and standardised hiring processes.
Promote flexible work and accessibility

Question 9

What are good teamworking skills?

Answer 9

Listen
Discuss
Respect
Communication
Reflection