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HOW HAVE YOU SEEN BUSINESSES ’ EFFORTS TO BE MORE DIVERSE EVOLVE OVER THE LAST DECADE ?
HOW DO YOU ENSURE THAT THE WHOLE OF A STAFFING BODY IS ONBOARD WITH INITIATIVES TO BECOME MORE DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE ?
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HOW HAVE YOU SEEN BUSINESSES ’ EFFORTS TO BE MORE DIVERSE EVOLVE OVER THE LAST DECADE ?
It wasn ’ t long ago that to , many , ‘ diversity ’ meant quotas . In fact , we still see an overemphasis on gender parity and other simplistic metrics that , while well-intentioned , don ’ t actually achieve the diversity of thought and inclusive workplaces we need . This has begun to shift over the last decade , to a point where more companies are striving to embed D & I into all aspects of their business . We ’ re seeing greater acknowledgement of the need for an intersectional approach ( beyond gender or any single characteristic ); for the removal of unconscious bias from hiring practices ; and the fact that creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is everyone ’ s job .
HOW DO YOU ENSURE THAT THE WHOLE OF A STAFFING BODY IS ONBOARD WITH INITIATIVES TO BECOME MORE DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE ?
It requires commitment from everyone within the business and a sense of purpose from the top of the
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