Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Matters for the Recruitment Industry
What if you could double your relevant candidate application volumes without increasing your costs? Win almost three times as many new business proposals? And enhance your employee satisfaction? It’s time to invest in DE&I and reap the rewards.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are no longer just buzzwords in the recruitment industry. A diverse workforce fosters trust, improves team relationships, encourages innovation, and finds strength in varied perspectives.
As part of our ongoing conversation around shaping inclusive and authentic workplaces, our 2023 'Being an inclusive employer survey report' revisits the themes we began to explore in 2022.
A recent survey of middle market businesses undertaken by RSM UK found that only 18% of companies offer employee share plans to incentivise and reward employees.
It is becoming increasingly clear that, in the job market, money is definitely not all the matters. This can be seen across the workforce, but especially in the considerations of underrepresented candidates and employees, including (but not limited to) women, parents, care givers, members of the BAME community, and the LGBTQ+ community.
The terms equality and equity may sound similar, and are sometimes (incorrectly) used interchangeably.
Making a distinction between the two is integral to our business goals here at Recite Me. So, we are taking a deeper look into both terms and how equality and equity factors can affect you, your organisation, and the customers and communities you serve.
Promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce is something which features on most employers' agendas. It's helpful to know that the Equality Act 2010 contains positive action provisions which are entirely voluntary, but very useful!
