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30/05/2021

UK progress on workplace diversity and inclusion | FairHire

Whilst the UK has indeed made great progress in diversity, the issue is still far from being resolved and companies must continue to strive for a more equal workforce

We in the UK have no doubt made great strides in recent years towards a more diverse and inclusive workplace. Boris Johnson's government has currently a greater proportion of BAME ministers than any previous British government in history which is certainly something to celebrate and would suggest th...

27/05/2021

Who, What, Why: What is name-blind recruitment?

In 2017, David Cameron announced name-blind applications for UCAS, as well as graduate-level and apprentice applications for the civil service, NHS, and BBC.

Companies are removing names from application forms to remove "unconscious bias" against black and ethnic minority students. Why?

25/05/2021

Inspiring People: Christine Lagarde | FairHire

Christine Lagarde is ranked 2nd on the 2019 Forbes list of the world's 100 most powerful women.

Inspiring People: Christine Lagarde

23/05/2021

Could blind job interviews take on gender pay gap?

“We need to establish policies for hiring staff that mimic the 'blind' auditions"

Blind interviews? Genderless CVs? Tackling 'non-promotable' roles? Ananish Chaudhuri shares some ideas on how we might narrow the gender wage gap.

20/05/2021

Neurodiversity and why it is essential | FairHire

Neurodiversity should be celebrated as progress, much in the same way as racial or gender diversity is

Neurodiversity is defined by the Oxford dictionary as Ã¢â‚¬Å“the range of differences in individual brain function and behavioural traits, regarded as part of normal variation in the human population'. These differences can include those labelled with Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Attention Deficit ...

18/05/2021

A Culturally Diverse Workforce Could Be a Boon to Your Business

Embracing diversity in your organization isn’t just the right thing to do. It may be good for your bottom line.

A boost to marketing, improved operations and stepped-up innovation are some of the advantages, suggests Glassdoor's vice president of people.

16/05/2021

The Truth about Gender-Bias in the workplace | FairHire

Unconscious gender-bias can be described as the involuntary associations based on gender that are created from traditions, experience, norms, and culture.

Unconscious gender-bias is something prevalent in the workplace. This article draws attention to the extent it is seen in companies today despite attempts to increase gender equality. It also provides advice into how to remove it.

13/05/2021

How Businesses Can Recruit and Develop More Young People of Color

“To begin, companies should screen resumes without names and schools and use clear rubrics.”

A guide to building a better pipeline.

11/05/2021

Inspiring People: Ukonwa Ojo | FairHire

The award-winning marketer, of Nigerian descent has been commended for transforming the way makeup is marketed

Changing the face of beauty. Self-proclaimed 'beauty ju**ie' turned diversity champion, Ukonwa Ojo, boasts an award-winning career in cosmetic marketing. Her work continues to inspire beauty lovers around the world, with campaigns featuring individuals of all ethnicities and backgrounds.

09/05/2021

12 Diversity Statistics That Will Make You Rethink Your Hiring Decisions

“Racially Diverse Teams Outperform Non-diverse Teams by 35%”

Companies need diversity. It is beneficial to an organization to think with a wider breadth of perspectives, it portrays a…

07/05/2021

Identifying Unconscious Bias | FairHire

The most common and persistent forms of unconscious bias within the workplace are typically based on percetion, the halo effect, similarity, and attraction

Unconscious bias affects all of us to differing degrees, though many are blind to its existence. Breaking down the common ways in which unconscious bias affects our thinking is a key step in mitigating it.

05/05/2021

Effecting Real Progress in Executive Diversity and Inclusion

Meaningful progress in increasing executive diversity requires a little less conversation and a lot more action.

Why diversity and inclusion efforts often fail to produce the intended changes, and proactive approaches leaders can take.

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