We believe that DEI should be at the focus of all recruitment strategies. As recruitment consultants, we have a critical role in promoting diverse hiring methods across all our networks.
Gravitas are proud to have a dedicated DEI Committee encouraging, educating and driving DEI initiatives. Our DEI ambassadors are committed in working actively with their network, such as working with Hiring Managers on diverse initiatives and providing guidance across inclusive hiring processes.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: why should it matter?
Diverse workforces improve productivity, creative-thinking, and innovation where organisations can progress towards successful partnerships and company culture. Research has shown that organisations with inclusive and diverse initiatives are twice as likely to meet or exceed their financial goals, and twice as likely to achieve better business outcomes.
When incorporating diversity, inclusive and equitable thinking into business strategy, organisations can effectively build a more positive employee experience.
In this insightful video, our DEI Ambassadors discuss why DEI in the workplace matters.
Our DEI commitments
“To be recognised by our staff as a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation through positive action and reducing bias. To act on our crucial role in promoting diversity as a recruiter by supporting our clients, providing clear advice on a diverse recruitment process and encourage allyship across all our networks.”
We hold our leaders accountable as advocates for Gravitas’ DEI vision by being role models, addressing unconscious bias and driving DEI initiatives.
We achieve this through training, so our leaders have confidence and a true belief in discussing DEI topics with our network of employees, candidates, and clients. Our leaders believe and understand the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
As recruitment consultants, we play an important mission in addressing and promoting DEI principles into all aspects of the recruitment process, talent management and employee retention. How do we do this?
- Conducting competency-based interviews, assessing candidates on their motivation, resilience and passion.
- Our job descriptions are reviewed and amended accordingly to eliminate gender bias, using the Gender Decoder tool.
- We educate potential candidates on DEI importance, such as through Interview Days and workshops.
Our DEI committee
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is a diverse group of people, passionate about DEI and play a key role in driving initiatives within Gravitas.
The DEI Committee are dedicated in ensuring Gravitas are proactive in their DEI strategy, through educating, collaborating, consulting and advising on inclusive and diverse recruitment processes. They ensure we are accountable for acting on our crucial position in our network.
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I want to be a part of the change that is happening around us. Being part of TA allows me to really show my passion for people and being part of the LGBTQ+ community has meant I want to ensure everyone can be recognised for their potential contribution.“
Ryan Sullivan, Talent Acquisition Associate Director and DEI Committee Member.
DEI insights
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