Diversity

Question 1

• Can you give details on the Equality Act?

Answer 1

• Protected characteristics:
   Gender
   Sex
   Sexual orientation
   Age
   Disability
   Race
   Religion
   Marriage
   Pregnancy

Question 2

• What is unconscious bias?

Answer 2

Deeply ingrained associations that affect decision making, which were formed during our upbringing and education. Understanding this can help relationships and increase diversity.

Question 3

• How are the RICS promoting diversity?

Answer 3

• Highlighted in the Bichard Review
• MoU joins other built environment bodies to improve this element within built environment