Diversity in a recruiter’s skill-set isn’t commonly trained. But Jo Major is on a mission to change this. With over two decades of experience in recruitment, Jo has helped businesses, schools, charities, and enterprises develop strategic CSR, Social Mobility & D&I programs. Using her expertise, Jo has just launched Diversity in Recruitment, a platform that…
As diversity and inclusion is increasing in importance, a lot of industries are being challenged to ensure they are carrying out their D&I practices. A lot of sectors have struggled to attract and retain diverse talent, including the construction sector which is notorious for employing more men than women. Large construction firms including the likes…
Mental Health Statistics from mentalhealth.org.uk Mental Health in the workplace can have a huge impact on a person outside of work. According to mentalhealth.org.uk, 1 in 7 people experience mental health problems at work and 12.7% of all sickness days in the UK are due to this. This is costing the UK around £8billion per…
Diversity and inclusion are important factors to consider when creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming workplace. A diverse workplace includes people from all cultures, religions, genders, ethnicities, and abilities, whilst inclusivity is considering how the diverse aspects and strengths in people can be utilized. We’ve put together a few simple and actionable ways to…
Ramadan is a holy month for over 1.8 billion Muslims across the world. During Ramadan, Muslims will fast from sunrise to sunset, refraining from eating foods, as well as avoiding anger, lying, cheating, and trying to practice patience. As an inclusive employer, it’s important to be mindful and accommodating to our Muslim peers. When does…
In businesses and throughout the general population, we’re seeing an increase in awareness and acceptance of transgender issues. Whilst this is increasingly positive, there are still a number of hurdles to overcome in creating a truly Trans-Inclusive Company. According to a study by Trinity Business School and Technological University in Dublin, transgender people were more…
Neurodiversity is a term created in the late 90s by sociologist Judy Singer. Singer recognized early that neurodiverse minds were oppressed in the same way that gay people and women were in the 90s, and that neurologically diverse people needed a movement of their own. Over two decades later, we’re still fighting for equality for…
As recruitment is a very human process, it can be affected by judgment, bias, and opinions, whether we realize it or not. Blind Hiring offers a practical solution to reduce bias in recruitment. It ensures that those involved in recruitment decisions are only given facts and skills, as opposed to information that could cause bias,…
EquallyPlaced.com was founded to eradicate unconscious bias and champion fairness within the hiring, advertising, sourcing, and selection processes for all organizations across the UK and beyond. Through intensive research, we’ve created this step-by-step list to offer you guidance and achievable ways to improve your inclusivity practices. Define Diversity & Inclusion for your organisation It’s crucial…
Diversity in the workplace is more than just a box-ticking exercise or a social media campaign to serve a companies reputation. It’s essential for culture, growth, and the future of businesses. But what are the tangible benefits of creating a diverse workplace? Financial Impacts Having a diverse workforce is proven and directly correlated to financial…