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Name a major cultural, religious or other tradition in the Australian Workplace
Teacher to confirm
Describe what a diverse workplace is.
One which employ people from a wide range of background
What is the difference between internal and external diversity
Characteristics people didn't choose for themselves and cannot be changed vs characteristics influenced by others and our surroundings.
Define workplace inclusion
People feel valued and accepted in their team without having to conform.
Name some inclusive workplace practices that businesses can apply.
Leadership training, diversity policies, education and training, giving workers a voice, accepting and valuing everyone, collaborative environment.
Identify TWO benefits of workplace and team diversity
Attracts needed talent, increases work ethic, more collaboration, better problem solving skills, thinking outside the box.
Name a proactive strategy for promoting workplace diversity and differences.
Encourage open dialogue, recognise everybody's contribution, multilingual signage, encourage feedback
When communicating in a diverse workplace everyone should do what?
Use clear language, understand differences in body language, be aware of eye contact, practice reflective listening, be wary of touching , appropriate clothing
When communicating in a diverse workplace everyone should do what?
Use clear language, understand differences in body language, be aware of eye contact, practice reflective listening, be wary of touching , appropriate clothing
When communicating with a person who has a guide dog you should not...
touch the dog, call or make noises at the dog, not feed the dog.
When speaking to a person with a disability it is important that you...
treat them with respect, do not rush the conversation, speak directly to them and not their carer, use a normal tone of voice.
When hiring a worker with a disability you could...
Provide a convenient parking spot, provide extra training or mentoring, installing phones with amplified sound.
EEO stands for
Equal Employment Opportunity
Name a law the Federal Government has passed to protect people from discrimination
Age, Sex, Racial, Disability Discrimination Act (Check each date)
Barriers to equal employment assist when...
No flexibility of work hours, no adjustments for disabled employees, women are not offered same training or opportunities as men, few women in management.
Name ONE type of workplace bullying
Verbal, Physical, Psychological, Sexual
