According to a new report, there is a lack of focus on ensuring inclusive hiring among many UK businesses.
The figures are concerning and will be especially so for jobseekers from minority or underrepresented groups.
The annual survey of employers, conducted by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), shows that:
- Just over (55.2%) of the employers surveyed said they don’t specifically state an interest in diverse candidates in their job adverts.
- 2% do not use wording designed to be inclusive in their job adverts.
- The majority (74.8%) do not use name blind CV submissions.
- 7% said they don’t use diverse interview panels.
Commenting on the findings, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, said, “While the labour market has weakened over the past two years, the UK‘s labour supply is still tight, and new skills needs are making traditional hiring methods less effective.
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“This survey suggests that many employers still think of inclusive hiring as something to do in the better times – rather than a fundamental to being able to hire well in the mid-2020s. With productivity and engagement critical to innovation and growth, a new approach is necessary.
“Recruiters who meet the REC’s compliance standards are the experts in building new talent pools up, but they report that hiring managers are not as willing to think about different options now.
“Despite the unhelpful political framing of work on diverse and inclusive hiring as somehow “woke”, getting this right is both a commercial and a fairness issue. Business leaders need to understand that, even in a cooling market, the world has changed and engaging with a wide pool of potential employees requires a new approach. Recruiters are ready to help.”
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