Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Matters for the Recruitment Industry

What if you could double your relevant candidate application volumes without increasing your costs? Win almost three times as many new business proposals? And enhance your employee satisfaction? It’s time to invest in DE&I and reap the rewards.

The true value of investing in diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in recruitment has long been misunderstood, with many viewing it as another corporate social responsibility with little commercial benefit. Our latest global research puts that misconception to bed. We've partnered with Staffing Industry Analysts to create an insightful report with unique findings from those gaining a competitive advantage in this space.

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Gain competitive advantage by harnessing DE&I

We know DE&I presents issues for recruiters because our new report discovered it’s a headache for the majority. Sound familiar? The pay-off is worth the effort though with 'First Movers' who’ve successfully adopted DE&I best practice significantly boosting their bottom line. Discover how to access wider talent pools, secure better fill rates, and address client demands for diversity data to win RFPs.

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Industry leaders talk about DE&I barriers, wins and opportunities

Hear what recruitment leaders have to say on this hot topic as they share their perspectives on how the industry’s doing in terms of inclusivity, where it’s succeeding, and how it can do better. Watch the interview to gain valuable insights into the current landscape and how the industry can act as a catalyst for change and move the agenda forwards.

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DE&I is a here-and-now issue

With growing significance for businesses across the board, DE&I should feature prominently on every recruiter’s radar too. Here’s just a taste of what’s covered in our report:

On why DE&I matters and is what you need to evidence: As one agency leader put it:

this is important to our client, so it needs to be important to us.

On barriers to accurate and compliant DE&I reporting:

Almost 70% cited at least one implementation roadblock when asked what’s holding them back from collecting candidate diversity data.

On access to DE&I solutions:

42% believed DE&I solutions would create competitive advantage.

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DE&I is not just the right thing to do; it's good for business too

Handled smartly with new digital tools, visibility of DE&I data is proven to lead to better candidate shortlists, more clients, higher fill rates and greater staff engagement.

2.7X

more likely than late adopters to win new business proposals (RFPs)

2.3X

more likely to experience high fill rates

2X

more likely to see advantages in accessing skilled talent

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A leap forward for inclusive screening and diversity in recruitment

Working together with accessibility advocates, Recite Me, we’re delighted to deliver a DE&I recruitment breakthrough: the first assistive toolbar within a screening platform. With the desire for accessible hiring practices rising all the time, the toolbar’s integration into Access Screening means that all candidates can experience inclusive onboarding. Get in touch to find out more about why D&I, recruitment and the right digital tools make such a great match.

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Beyond a Feel-Good Concept: Proving the Diversity Business Case for the Recruitment and Staffing Industry

Agencies across the globe that are leading the way in inclusive candidate attraction and reporting share key insights about their journey and DE&I strategies. Discover the barriers to attracting and measuring diversity, as well as recommendations for achieving successful business outcomes. Reading our report is a must if you want to understand more about this major industry challenge and how to harness the business opportunity it offers.