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.
Name ONE indirect form of bullying
Shifting the goalposts, setting up somebody to fail, constant monitoring of work, stealing others ideas, excluding somebody from conversations
Name a major cultural, religious or other tradition in the Australian Workplace
Teacher to confirm
Name ONE indirect form of bullying
Shifting the goalposts, setting up somebody to fail, constant monitoring of work, stealing others ideas, excluding somebody from conversations
Name a law the Federal Government has passed to protect people from discrimination
Age, Sex, Racial, Disability Discrimination Act (Check each date)
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.
Define workplace inclusion
People feel valued and accepted in their team without having to conform.
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 hiring a worker with a disability you could...
Provide a convenient parking spot, provide extra training or mentoring, installing phones with amplified sound.
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
Describe what a diverse workplace is.
One which employ people from a wide range of background
EEO stands for
Equal Employment Opportunity
Name a proactive strategy for promoting workplace diversity and differences.
Encourage open dialogue, recognise everybody's contribution, multilingual signage, encourage feedback
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 ONE type of workplace bullying
Verbal, Physical, Psychological, Sexual
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.
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 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.
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