It is important that the diversity efforts of organisations are intentional and visible and drive meaningful change. Efforts must be visible both internally and externally, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion and fostering trust among employees, customers, and other stakeholders.
We recently asked our followers -‘Is your company making a conscious effort to ensure diversity in the leadership team?’ LinkedIn Poll 26/2/24
It is food for thought that 66% felt that their company was not doing enough in terms of diversity and/or any efforts they were making were not visible, even to staff and team members.
Employers often require support and specialist external help in developing and amplifying the visibility of their Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and could benefit from assistance with narratives and communication strategies. Coordinating a DEI plan requires guidance and planning to ensure alignment with organisational goals and foster a culture of genuine inclusion.
We recently hosted a live panel discussion event on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. This was held on International Women’s Day and featured four incredible speakers who shared invaluable perspectives on fostering DEI within the workplace. Our E-Frontiers team members Alexandra Pop, Recruitment Operations Manager, and Kenneth O Connor, Head of Contract Recruitment UK & Ireland, facilitated the engaging conversations that delved into a wide range of topics.
Jeanne Mc Donagh : CEO : Open Doors Initiative Jeanne has over 30 years’ experience in DEI, politics, campaigning, mental health and LGBTQ+ issues and board work
Sandra Healy : CEO & Founder : Inclusio : Sandra is an Engineer, an Organisational Psychologist and NLP Master Practitioner. She has championed and driven diversity and inclusion practice across industry for over 18 years.
Garima Walia : Talent Acquisition Manager : Uniphar : Garima possesses a rich and extensive background in recruitment and talent acquisition, accumulating over 15 years of invaluable experience spanning diverse industries.
Gary Lawson : Director of Talent Acquisition : Mastercard :Gary has over 20 years of experience as a recruitment specialist and is responsible for talent attraction, strategy & branding at Mastercard’s technology and innovation hub in Dublin.
The wealth of information shared during the event provides a roadmap for businesses and clients aiming to enhance diversity and inclusion. Whether you’re a seasoned company looking to add to your DEI efforts or a startup seeking to lay a strong foundation, our speakers offered invaluable insights to support your efforts and ambitions.
You can catch up with the full event here:
Let’s continue to learn, grow, and create more inclusive workplaces together!
Contact us to find out more about our commitment to DEI policies in our workplace and in our recruitment practices
