Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Agenda
EquallyPlaced – Search and Solutions
Introduction
EquallyPlaced – Search and Solutions
Introduction
At EquallyPlaced – Search and Solutions, we believe that inclusive recruitment is the foundation of a stronger, fairer workforce. As a purpose-led recruitment agency, we are committed to delivering equity, diversity, and inclusion (DE&I) in everything we do—from our internal culture to the way we engage with candidates, clients, and partners.
We work hard to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, identity, or lived experience, has equal access to opportunity and feels respected and valued.
🧭 Our Vision
To create fairer, more inclusive hiring processes that reflect the diversity of society and deliver equitable access to employment opportunities, especially in leadership and executive roles.
To create fairer, more inclusive hiring processes that reflect the diversity of society and deliver equitable access to employment opportunities, especially in leadership and executive roles.
💬 Statement of Intent
We recognise that individuals and communities have historically been excluded or marginalised…
We recognise that individuals and communities have historically been excluded or marginalised…
We will take deliberate action to:
- Remove barriers in recruitment.
- Challenge bias in hiring decisions.
- Promote inclusive workplaces.
- Collaborate with clients to support diverse leadership pipelines.
🎯 Our Commitments
1. Promote Equity of Opportunity
- Tailor our services to ensure all candidates have fair access, resources, and support based on their individual needs.
- Audit client job descriptions and adverts for inclusive language and accessibility.
2. Eliminate Discrimination
- Proactively challenge bias and unfair treatment across all stages of recruitment.
- Maintain transparent and ethical practices in how we source, shortlist, and recommend candidates.
3. Advance Representation
- Build networks and pipelines to connect employers with talent from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Support positive action programmes and inclusive leadership development initiatives.
4. Foster Inclusive Workplaces
- Provide training and guidance to hiring managers on inclusive and anti-bias hiring practices.
- Encourage employers to embed DE&I into onboarding, progression, and retention strategies.
🤝 How We Deliver
- Collaborative Partnerships – We work with employers and organisations that share our values and are actively working to make a difference.
- Community Engagement – We consult with diverse communities and lived-experience networks to ensure our practices reflect real-world needs.
- Transparency & Accountability – We collect and report anonymised data to measure progress, spot gaps, and shape future actions.
- Continuous Learning – We regularly update our tools, language, and frameworks based on emerging DE&I research and best practices.
📊 Evaluation & Monitoring
To ensure we are living up to our commitments, we will:
To ensure we are living up to our commitments, we will:
- Use anonymous candidate diversity data to monitor outcomes and improve our services.
- Provide clients with insights and recommendations to help drive inclusive hiring outcomes.
- Regularly review our recruitment and internal practices to ensure alignment with DE&I principles.
All personal data is handled in accordance with GDPR and used only to improve service equity, not for decision-making or assessment.
🌟 A Shared Responsibility
Creating inclusive workplaces is everyone’s responsibility. At EquallyPlaced – Search and Solutions, we expect our team, clients, and partners to embrace our DE&I values in action, not just in principle.
Creating inclusive workplaces is everyone’s responsibility. At EquallyPlaced – Search and Solutions, we expect our team, clients, and partners to embrace our DE&I values in action, not just in principle.
Together, we can build a recruitment system where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.