Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A crucial hiring strategy to consider for your team

The digital paradox: despite working with more people than ever before, today’s workers feel less connected to their teams than ever before.?

Let’s explore why diversity and inclusion are essential in hiring and how they help foster connection and improve team productivity.?

According to a recent Diversity Council Australia Ltd finding, Australian workplaces have big disconnects. Many employees report feeling undervalued and excluded.?

As a diverse and inclusive workplace, we’ve seen firsthand how building a team based on values and skills is critical to creating a supportive and connected work environment.?

When we work with our clients and talent, we treat everyone as a unique individual, not a number or statistic.?

For anyone still trying to figure out how diversity and inclusion can positively impact your workplace, here are just a few reasons ??

? ?Boosts innovation and creativity

The more diverse a team is, its perspectives and ideas will be more varied and exciting. By encouraging creativity and letting employees share their unique views, companies can increase innovation and are 45% more likely to report market growth.?

?? Increases employee happiness and retention

Staff who feel like a valuable part of the team will naturally be more motivated and engaged to put 100% into their work. Data shows that inclusive workplaces experience 39% higher employee engagement and 22% better retention rates.

?? Boosts problem solving abilities

When a team has diverse backgrounds and experiences, the chances of finding a unique solution to new and existing problems increase. Diverse teams are better prepared to face complex issues and turn them into opportunities for growth.?

? ?Reflects the world we live in

With so many different cultures making Australia home, it’s only natural that a workplace that reflects the current big picture is a positive trait. Employers open to hiring diverse talent are putting themselves in a better position to meet the needs of the current market.?

? Grows company reputation

Companies committed to diversity and inclusion enjoy a more substantial reputation and brand loyalty. This not only attracts high-quality candidates but also appeals to customers who value ethical business practices.

It’s clear that diversity and inclusion bring a mirage of positive traits to a business, and our mission is to help connect talent with workplaces and employers with those values.?

And here’s what we’re doing internally to make that happen.??

??? Inclusive hiring process

We make sure that we are not biased in our hiring process at all. Our team have a view to stripping out unconscious bias from our processes and evaluate all talent with equal eyes.

??? Diverse talent pools

We look for diverse candidates and partner with workplaces and employers who also value supporting minority and underrepresented groups. We share our inclusive talent pool with them.?

??? Supportive workplaces

We seek out employers that make the effort to create inclusive work environments. This includes guiding them in tweaking their internal policies to promote diversity and inclusion.

We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion. Our mission is to provide every candidate, regardless of their background, with an equal opportunity to find a job that aligns with their values and where they feel truly welcomed and secure. We're excited to share more statistics about our diverse practices in coming months.

How important is diversity and inclusion to you when seeking a new opportunity? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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