Inclusive recruitment: explore the benefits and best practices to improve your strategy

What is inclusive recruitment?

Inclusive recruitment aims to eliminate biases and barriers that may prevent certain candidates, particularly those from under-represented groups, from having equal access to employment opportunities. The aim is to create a recruitment process that is fair and respectful of diversity, where each individual is judged on his or her skills and potential, regardless of origin, gender, age or any other discriminatory criteria.

Inclusive recruitment: for whom, for what?

Here are some of the key benefits of an inclusive recruitment strategy:

• Diversity of viewpoints: a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas to the table, fostering innovation and creativity.
• Better performance: companies with a diverse workforce tend to perform better and achieve better financial results.
• Enhanced reputation: an inclusive recruitment policy strengthens the company’s reputation as a respectful employer open to diversity.
• Risk reduction: by eliminating bias and discrimination, inclusive recruitment reduces the risk of litigation and discrimination claims.

5 reasons to diversify your new hires

According to Manpower, for example, here are five compelling reasons to adopt an inclusive recruitment approach:

1. Stimulate innovation: diversity fosters creativity and innovation by offering a variety of perspectives and ideas.
2. Improving performance: diversified companies tend to perform better and generate better financial results.
3. Meeting consumer expectations: consumers are increasingly sensitive to issues of diversity and inclusion, and this influences their purchasing choices.
4. Attracting talent: an inclusive corporate culture attracts the most diverse and talented talents.
5. Strengthen the employer brand: an inclusive recruitment policy reinforces the company’s reputation as a respectful employer open to diversity.

Inclusive recruitment: the keys to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At a recent HR roundtable organized by Welcome to the Jungle, experts shared their tips for promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace:

• Raising awareness and training managers
• Policy implementation
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Encouraging speaking and active listening
• Promoting a culture of fairness and justice
• Evaluation and monitoring of D&I (Diversity & Inclusion) initiatives

These recommendations underline the importance of a holistic and committed approach to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Inclusive recruitment is much more than just a recruitment strategy: it’s a commitment to equal opportunities and social justice. By adopting a diverse and inclusive approach to recruitment, companies can not only attract the best talent, but also create dynamic, innovative and diversity-friendly working environments.