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How to become a Diversity Superhero

So what exactly is diversity?

- Malcolm Forbes

“Diversity is the art of thinking independently together”

AgeDisability

Gender reassignmentMarriage and civil partnership

Pregnancy and maternityRace

Religion and beliefGender

Sexual orientation

Protected Characteristics

What is the business case for

diversity?

• Companies in top quartile for gender diversity were more likely to have financial returns above national average

• Companies in top quartile for ethnic diversity were more likely to have financial returns above national average

Diversity Matters, McKinsey, 2015

15%

30%

Diversity makes business sense!

Inclusion

“Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance!”

- Verna Myers

Unconscious Bias

• Bias that we are unaware of and happens outside of our control

• Hiring someone that looks like you • Stereotyping• Group think

What is Unconscious Bias?

So how do we find diverse talent?

Since 2011, 65% of all of our appointments

have been diverse candidates

How do we find diverse talent?

• Casting a wider net when seeking candidates• Proactively seeking new diverse candidates to add

to our existing talent pipeline• Diverse candidates proactively seek us out• Candidate experience - Seduction & Invesment• We reflect the diversity groups that we are sourcing

from• Being seen at the right events • We don't do tokenism

So how do you find diverse talent?

Widen your definition of diversity

Hire for attitude and not skills

Have a robust selection and assessment process to counteract unconscious bias e.g. diverse interview panels

Deliver unconscious bias training

Get your CEO involved!

Make sure everyone understands the business case for D&I

Demand diverse shortlists from your recruitment partners

Promote visible role models

Amplify your employer brand by creating a culture of inclusion

How diverse is your own resourcing team?

Use anonymised CVs

Challenge hiring managers constructively

Do events specifically for diverse groups to attract them to your company

Leverage your employee resource groups for referrals

Be a Diversity Superhero!!