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!!