20 - Keeping Safe in Your Career

What is the main purpose of an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policy in the workplace?

• To ensure all employees have the same job roles.

• To meet legal requirements only.

• To ensure fair treatment and support for all employees, regardless of their background.

• To provide extra benefits to certain groups.

Answer explanation

An EDI policy aims to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and has equal opportunities.

What is one of the main challenges to diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

• Over-communication

• Too much training

• Unconscious bias

• Too many workplace policies.

Answer explanation

Unconscious bias is a challenge to creating an inclusive workplace.

If an employee is off sick for more than seven days, what might an employer ask for?

• A doctor's appointment card.

• A fit note from their GP or medical practitioner.

• A statement from a work colleague.

• A letter from a family member.

Answer explanation

After seven days of sickness, employers can request a fit note from a medical professional.

The term 'SSP' stands for _________ sick pay.

Answer explanation

SSP is the abbreviation for statutory sick pay, which is the minimum sick pay an employer must provide.

_________ disclosure, also known as whistleblowing, protects employees who report illegal activities in the workplace.

Answer explanation

A protected disclosure or whistleblowing protects an employee from unfair treatment for reporting illegal activities in the workplace.

HR departments are responsible for managing employee _______, ensuring they are paid accurately each month.

Answer explanation

HR handles payroll to ensure employees are paid correctly, which involves record-keeping and calculations.

Match the description with the correct term:

• Equality

• Fair treatment of everyone regardless of their protected characteristics.

• Diversity

• A culture where everyone feels comfortable and confident to be themselves.

• Equity

• Fair treatment, making sure everyone has the same outcomes.

• Inclusion

• A variety of people from different backgrounds, cultures, and religions.

Answer explanation

Equality is about fair treatment for all. Equity is about ensuring everyone has the same outcomes. Diversity refers to a variety of people and Inclusion is about creating a comfortable, confident environment for everyone.

Organise the following workplace practices into the correct category:

Groups:

(a) Positive Inclusion Practices

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(b) Negative Inclusion Practices

• Providing flexible working options.

• Having events for Black History Month.

• Educating staff on EDI.

• Not paying employees correctly during sick leave.

• Implementing a "tick box" approach to diversity.

• Ignoring employee concerns about safety.

Answer explanation

Positive practices actively promote inclusion while negative practices hinder an inclusive environment.

Categorise the following into "Employer Responsibilities" and "Employee Responsibilities"

Groups:

(a) Employer Responsibilities:

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(b) Employee Responsibilities:

• Complete risk assessments.

• Report safety concerns.

• Pay statutory sick pay.

• Provide a safe working environment.

• Follow company sick leave policy.

• Attend training on EDI.

Answer explanation

Employer responsibilities focus on the safety and well-being of employees, while employee responsibilities focus on following policies and reporting workplace issues.

Categorise the following HR tasks into "Recruitment" and "Employee Management"

Groups:

(a) Recruitment:

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(b) Employee Management:

• Conducting interviews

• Providing performance feedback

• Onboarding new hires

• Managing annual leave

• Advertising job vacancies

• Handling payroll

Answer explanation

Recruitment involves the hiring process, while employee management involves day-to-day tasks relating to existing employees.