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Equity survey form

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Our Equity Survey Form template gathers insights on diversity, inclusion, and fairness perceptions, guiding strategic improvements for a more equitable workplace.

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What is an Equity survey form?

The Equity Survey is designed to gather valuable insights and feedback from employees regarding their perceptions and experiences related to equity, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace.

It aims to assess the organisation's progress in promoting fairness and equality and identify areas for improvement. By soliciting input directly from employees, the survey enables organisations to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of equity and diversity practices, including any existing challenges or disparities.

Furthermore, the Equity Survey serves as a tool for fostering open dialogue and engagement among employees on topics of diversity and inclusion. It provides a platform for individuals to share their perspectives, voice concerns, and offer suggestions for enhancing equity initiatives. Through the data collected from the survey, organisations can develop targeted strategies and action plans to address identified issues, drive positive change, and create a more inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees.

Best practice timescale for this to be issued
When should this form be issued?
Initially as a baseline, and then annually as a progress check
Issued by who, to whom
Who should issue this form, and to whom?
The Employer (you) to the Company (you)
Applicable legal jurisdictions
In which jurisdictions can this form be used?
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide

Compliance

United Kingdom

  • Equality Act 2010: Requires organisations to eliminate discrimination, promote equality, and foster good relations among diverse groups.

  • Data Protection Act 2018 (incorporating GDPR): Mandates the handling of personal data within the equity survey in compliance with data protection regulations.

  • Acas Guidance on Monitoring Equality: Offers best practice guidance on conducting equality monitoring, including surveys, to identify and address inequalities.

  • Corporate Governance Code: Encourages companies to monitor and disclose diversity and inclusion metrics, which may include data collected through equity surveys.

  • Best Practice: Confidentiality and Transparency: Ensure that equity surveys are conducted confidentially, with transparent communication about the purpose and use of collected data to foster trust among employees.


Other territories

Consult your jurisdiction's employment legislation or labor laws to ensure compliance with the template. Review the language for local precision.

Equity survey

Introduction

Thank you for taking the time to participate in our Equity Survey. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all employees. This survey is confidential, and your responses will be aggregated to ensure anonymity.

Section 1: Demographic Information

1.1. Gender Identity:

  • Man

  • Woman

  • Non-binary

  • Prefer not to say

  • Other (please specify): __________

1.2. Age:

  • Under 18

  • 18-24

  • 25-34

  • 35-44

  • 45-54

  • 55-64

  • 65 or over

1.3. Ethnic Background: (Please select the option that best describes your background)

  • White:

    • English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish, or British

    • Irish

    • Gypsy or Irish Traveller

    • Any other White background (please specify): __________

  • Mixed or Multiple Ethnic Groups:

    • White and Black Caribbean

    • White and Black African

    • White and Asian

    • Any other Mixed or Multiple background (please specify): __________

  • Asian or Asian British:

    • Indian

    • Pakistani

    • Bangladeshi

    • Chinese

    • Any other Asian background (please specify): __________

  • Black, Black British, Caribbean, or African:

    • Caribbean

    • African

    • Any other Black background (please specify): __________

  • Other Ethnic Group:

    • Arab

    • Any other ethnic group (please specify): __________

  • Prefer not to say

1.4. Disability Status:

  • Yes, I have a disability or long-term health condition

  • No, I do not have a disability or long-term health condition

  • Prefer not to say

1.5. Sexual Orientation:

  • Heterosexual / Straight

  • Gay / Lesbian

  • Bisexual

  • Pansexual

  • Asexual

  • Prefer not to say

  • Other (please specify): __________

1.6. Religion or Belief:

  • No religion

  • Christian (including Church of England, Catholic, Protestant, and all other Christian denominations)

  • Buddhist

  • Hindu

  • Jewish

  • Muslim

  • Sikh

  • Any other religion or belief (please specify): __________

  • Prefer not to say

Section 2: Workplace Experience

2.1. Have you ever experienced discrimination or bias in the workplace based on any of the following characteristics? (Select all that apply)

  • Ethnicity

  • Gender

  • Age

  • Sexual orientation

  • Disability

  • Religion or belief

  • Socioeconomic background

  • Other (please specify): __________

  • None

2.2. How comfortable do you feel discussing issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion with your manager or supervisor?

  • Very comfortable

  • Somewhat comfortable

  • Neutral

  • Somewhat uncomfortable

  • Very uncomfortable

2.3. Do you believe there are equal opportunities for career advancement and development for all employees in our organisation?

  • Strongly agree

  • Agree

  • Neutral

  • Disagree

  • Strongly disagree

Section 3: Organisational Culture

3.1. To what extent do you believe our organisation values diversity and inclusion?

  • Very much

  • Somewhat

  • Neutral

  • Not very much

  • Not at all

3.2. How inclusive do you perceive our workplace culture to be?

  • Very inclusive

  • Somewhat inclusive

  • Neutral

  • Not very inclusive

  • Not at all inclusive

3.3. Have you witnessed or experienced any microaggressions in the workplace? (Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional expressions of bias or discrimination.)

  • Yes

  • No

  • Not sure

Section 4: Suggestions and Additional Comments

4.1. Do you have any suggestions for how we can improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organisation?

4.2. Is there anything else you would like to share about your experiences with equity and inclusion in the workplace?

Thank you for completing our Equity Survey. Your feedback will help us identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to create a more equitable and inclusive workplace for all employees.

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