Many employers failing to improve equality, diversity and inclusion

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REC: ‘We urge employers to turn to professional recruitment businesses who can advise them on how to devise and implement a strategy that gives them access to the widest possible talent pool’.

A new report shows that there are many UK employers still not making the effort to improve the level of equality, diversity and inclusion in their hiring process.

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) commissioned a survey of 167 employers of different sizes across the UK to ask about the equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) measures they take when recruiting.

Of those surveyed, 60% said they have reviewed the wording of their job adverts in order to improve inclusion – this is up from 54% last year.

However, 49% said they do not state their interest in hiring diverse candidates in their job adverts. This is roughly the same proportion as last year (48%).

Around two-thirds of respondents (67%) do not use name-blind CVs during selection, and as many as 56% do not have a policy of using diverse interview panels.

Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, said, “Given the profile of equality, diversity and inclusion issues, it is disappointing to see so little action being taken by firms. While a slim majority of employers have reviewed the wording of their adverts, the overall picture suggests there is a lot still to do.

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“Many employers remain either unconvinced about the importance of changing their approach or are relying on old adverts and approaches that will not serve them well. In doing so they also miss out on the business benefits of a diverse workforce, which are only enhanced by the tightness of our labour market now.

“Pressure to change must come from boards and executives, as well as government and sector and trade bodies. We urge employers to turn to professional recruitment businesses who can advise them on how to devise and implement a strategy that gives them access to the widest possible talent pool.

“Inclusive organisations can be more creative, innovative and profitable because they can attract, hire and retain the best talent. Candidates are increasingly looking to work for organisations that have a positive impact on society – and effective diverse hiring policies are a key part of that.”

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Sophie Lewis

By Published on 21st August 2023

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