Diversity In The Workplace And Recruitment

Equality and diversity in the workplace can be seen as a microcosm for equality and diversity in society at large. For businesses, getting this right at the recruitment and on boarding phase can set the building blocks for an inclusive and thriving workplace culture, which will in turn lead to a prosperous business.

6 tips to legally cater for diversity in recruitment

The Equality Act 2010 protects employees against discrimination beginning at the advertising and recruitment stage. Below are some simple tips that can assist you to ensure diversity is addressed during your recruitment:

1. Advertise widely, do not solely rely upon recommendations from employees (who may be largely drawn from one sex, race or social group and so be the product of, or themselves suffer from, unconscious bias);