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In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have become critical priorities for organisations worldwide. Companies are increasingly expected to create more diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environments, but achieving this starts from the very beginning of the hiring process. Job boards play a vital role in facilitating this change. With millions of users relying on these platforms to find opportunities and talent, job boards are in a powerful position to promote DEI.
Here are some actionable steps that job boards can take to support diversity, equity, and inclusion:
In-built Equal Opportunities Forms
An easy way to encourage diverse hiring practices is to integrate equal opportunity forms within the application process. These forms collect data on applicants’ backgrounds, including race, gender, disability status, and more, helping companies track and monitor diversity metrics.
How it works:
Job seekers can voluntarily disclose this information during the application process.The data is anonymised and used to produce reports on diversity statistics.Employers can then assess if their recruitment efforts are attracting a diverse range of candidates and make adjustments as needed.
Not only do these forms provide