Inclusion · HR glossary

Diversity Hiring

Diversity hiring seeks to improve fair access and representation in recruitment by identifying barriers in outreach and selection. Approaches must operate within applicable equality and employment law.

Example

An employer broadens advertising channels and checks whether unnecessary criteria are excluding qualified applicants from underrepresented groups.

What to keep in mind

Broader outreach is different from making a selection based on a protected characteristic. Use job-relevant assessment and obtain appropriate guidance before introducing targeted eligibility or preference arrangements.

Further reading

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