How you answer this question will offer insights as to how effectively you would collaborate with their teams, and whether you have your eye on the big picture, and recognize the value of equitable, inclusive, and diverse teams. "We're always evolving. We do our best work when we can be our truest, best selves. That's how we continue to succeed as a company and progress as a team. Diversity, equity and inclusion isn't just a box-ticking exercise for us. Ours is a business that recognizes each employee's uniqueness. Not just because it's better for our business, but because it's the right thing to do. Our progress relies on our transparency, accountability and talent empowerment. That's what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us. But how does it impact you?"

Cultural competence requires interest, openness, and curiosity. Nonverbal cues that convey these emotions include leaning in, tilting your head, smiling, and making eye contact. Signs of discomfort and avoidance, such as decreased positivity, less eye contact, fewer smiles, greater interpersonal distance, and increased blinking, could be interpreted as negative bias or antipathy.

"Well, as far as it being important in the workplace, there's how diverse perspectives foster greater innovation and growth through collaboration. Varying backgrounds promote a stronger and more sustainable work culture, and increase job satisfaction in a workplace. It also better represents the public you serve as well. Honestly, if a company didn't support promoting a DEI workplace, I wouldn't work there."