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AJ Fox Compliance Diversity & Inclusion Survey

Welcome to our diversity and inclusion survey!
We’re conducting this survey to monitor equality and better understand the diversity and inclusion issues in our industry in order that we can make recommendations to our clients on how to improve their recruitment processes.
We are passionate about these issues and want to bring about positive change within our industry.
Thank you so much for taking part, your contributions are extremely valuable.
All the data you share with us will be kept anonymous. You do not have to answer every question if you do not want to. We consulted official sources such as gov.uk and ons.gov.uk when putting together this survey. There is an option to submit your feedback at the end of the survey. The survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.
Section One
This section is about how issues surrounding diversity and inclusion impact you in your career.
Diversity is a barrier to progression at my organisation.
Strongly agreeAgreeNeither agree nor disagreeDisagreeStrongly disagree
Have you experienced barriers to progression due to discrimination?
YesNo
How confident are you that your organisation would respond well to discrimination or inappropriate behaviour?
Very confidentQuite confidentUnsureNot very confidentNot confident at all
Have you experienced discrimination in the workplace?
YesNo
What happened as a result of this experience?
I did not report it
I reported it and it was resolved
I reported it and it was not resolved satisfactorily
I left the workplace as a result
Something else, please describe:
If you would like to, please tell us about your experiences.
Section Two
This section is about understanding how you feel your organisation approaches diversity and inclusion.
Diversity & inclusion is one of my organisation’s stated values and/or priority areas.
I don't knowYesNo
I’m aware that my organisation gathers and analyses the following types of data: (select all that apply)
I don’t know
Employee demographic, compensation, or other data required to comply with regulatory requirements
Discrepancies in performance rankings by gender, race, and/or other dimensions of diversity
Discrepancies in compensation by gender, race, and/or other dimensions of diversity
Discrepancies in promotions by gender, race, and/or other dimensions of diversity
Feedback from customers on our diversity practices
None of the above
My organisation regularly makes available to me information about how diverse our employees and leadership team are.
Strongly agreeAgreeNeither agree or disagreeDisagreeStrongly disagree
The primary objective of my organisation’s diversity & inclusion programme is to:
I don't knowComply with legal requirementsEnhance external reputationAttract and retain talentRespond to customer expectationsAchieve business results
Business leaders communicate about diversity:
Very infrequently or not at allOn an ad hoc basisIn regular communications that focus on diversity & inclusionWhenever discussing the organisation's business strategy and goals
My organisation publicly communicates information about its diversity goals.
I don't knowYesNo
Primary oversight and decision-making authority for diversity and inclusion initiatives lies with:
I don't knowHuman Resources and/or the Diversity & Inclusion Programme OfficeSenior leadershipThe Board of DirectorsLegal and Compliance
I’m aware that my organisation has programmes in place to: (select all that apply)
I don't know
Recruit diverse candidates
Develop a pipeline of diverse leaders
Provide targeted development opportunities for diverse employees
Demonstrate fairness in performance and compensation decisions
None of the above
I’m aware that my organisation offers training programmes that focus on: (select all that apply)
I don't know
Non-discrimination and regulatory compliance
Embracing differences in the workplace
Overcoming unconscious bias
Teaching leaders how to manage diverse populations
How inclusive behaviours can be embedded into my everyday job activities and responsibilities (such as product design, customer service, etc.)
None of the above
How diverse do you feel your team is?
Very diverseFairly diverseA little diverseNot diverse at all
How diverse do you feel your leadership team is?
Very diverseFairly diverseA little diverseNot diverse at all
How many employees does your organization have?
1 to 99100 to 9991000 or more
Is the organisation you work for a law firm?
YesNo
What strategies does your organisation currently use to reduce bias in recruitment?
I don't know
Hiring Managers undertake anti-bias training
A no-name CV policy
A range of stakeholders assess CVs
Partnerships with diversity organisation/s
Reviewing a wide range of CVs
Other strategies, please describe
Section Three
This section is about us and understanding how we can contribute to reducing biases in the recruitment process.
As part of our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, we are considering encouraging our clients to agree to the following strategies:
1. Accept CVs without names
2. Don’t ask for candidates’ current or previous salaries
3. Review a higher number of CVs
We believe these three things will help to:
1. Reduce unconscious biases on the part of HR and Hiring Managers
2. Address gender and ethnicity pay gaps and stop below market value salaries from being perpetuated by default
3. Enable us to provide a more diverse shortlist
How effective do you think a policy of ‘no-name CVs’ would be at your organisation?
Extremely effectiveVery effectiveSome positive effectLittle to no effectA negative effect
How effective do you think a policy of ‘no previous or current salary questions at interview’ would be at your organisation?
Extremely effectiveVery effectiveSome positive effectLittle to no effectA negative effect
How effective do you think a policy of ‘reviewing more CVs’ would be at your organisation?
Extremely effectiveVery effectiveSome positive effectLittle to no positive effectA negative effect
Is there anything else you’d like to add?
Section Four
This section is about you. We are gathering this data about our network so that we can make recommendations on how recruitment processes can be improved based on our findings.
We consulted gov.uk, ons.gov.uk, stonewall.org.uk, and socialmobilityworks.org when putting together this section to ensure it is as inclusive as possible.
What is the seniority level of your position?
DirectorManagerTeam LeaderOfficer/AnalystJuniorOther, please desribe
What city do you work in?
How old are you?
18-2930-3940-4950-5960+
What is your sex?
FemaleMalePrefer not to sayPrefer to self-describe:
Do you identify as trans?
YesNoPrefer not to say
What is your sexual orientation?
Hetersexual or straightGay or lesbianBisexualOther sexual orientation, please describe:
What is your ethnic group?
White
White and Black Caribbean
White and Black African
White and Asian
Indian
Pakistani
Bangladeshi
Chinese
African
Caribbean
Arab
Other, please describe:
Is English your first language?
YesNo
What language/s do you speak at home?
What is your religion?
Christian (including Church of England, Catholic, Protestant and all other Christian denominations)
Jewish
Muslim
Buddhist
Hindu
Sikh
No religion
Any other religion, please describe:
What was the occupation of your main household earner when you were about aged 14?
Modern professional & traditional professional occupations such as: teacher, solicitorSenior, middle or junior managers or administrators such as: large business owner, bank managerClerical and intermediate occupations such as: secretary, nursery nurseTechnical and craft occupations such as: mechanic, plumberRoutine, semi-routine manual and service occupations such as: sales assistant, labourerLong-term unemployed (claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance or earlier unemployment benefit for more than a year)Small business owners who employed less than 25 people such as: corner shop owners, small plumbing companiesNot applicable
If you finished school after 1980, were you eligible for free school meals at any point during your school years?
YesNoNot applicable (finished school before 1980 or went to school overseas)I don't know
Which type of school did you attend for the most time between the ages of 11 and 16?
A state-run or state-funded schoolIndependent or fee-paying schoolIndependent or fee-paying school, where I received a means tested bursary covering 90% or more of the total cost of attending throughout my time thereAttended school outside the UKI don't know
Do you consider yourself to be a person living with a disability?
YesNo
Do you consider yourself to be neurodivergent?
YesNo
Have you been diagnosed with any of the following types of neurodiversity?
Dyspraxia
Dyslexia
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Dyscalculia
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Tourette Syndrome
Epilepsy
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
None of the above
Other, please describe:
Are you a parent or carer of children?
YesNo
Are you a carer of adults?
YesNo
Did we miss something? Let us know if you think there’s anything missing or if you have any comments about this survey.
Thank you for completing our survey!