I wrote this blog with the events industry in mind but it applies to all sorts of professional industries. Here are some ideas to support diversity and inclusion in your industry.
1.TALK WITH SUPPLIERS: Ask your suppliers do they have any diversity and inclusion provisions in their business model? If they say no, encourage them to think about it.
2. JOB OFFER ADVERTS: Include a small statement such as ‘We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. This role requires xyz’. – as opening the door of opportunity to a range of people from diverse backgrounds is just as important as finding a kind hard working individual.
3. PROMOTE JOB ROLES ELSEWHERE: In offices such as International Resource Centres, Citizen’s Advice Bureau and Community Resource Centres, not just to your usual following.
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