Race

The British workforce is increasingly racially diverse, and inclusive employers have the knowledge and procedures to hire and retain talented individuals with a wide range of skills and experiences. Inclusive Employers explains:

  • the racially diverse British workforce;
  • wide-reaching recruitment and inclusive retention;
  • how to ensure the boardroom is open to all;
  • race as a legally protected characteristic;
  • best practice and useful links.

Here's a taste of what you'll read as a member on our website...

Harnessing the modern talented workforce | The workforce of the future is talented, diverse, and it’s here. Twelve percent of the current working-age population (that’s 4.4 million people) in the UK come from an ethnic minority background and increasing numbers of Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) young people are graduating from higher education. However, less than 60% are employed, compared to 75% of working-age white Britons. | What’s more, UK consumer demographics are changing. BAMEs have approximately £300bn in spending power, yet they remain largely untapped markets. To access into these markets, and do the best business possible in the current British context, the racial makeup of your organisation should not only reflect society, but also enable your employees to achieve their maximum potential, both individually and working together. | Recruitment and retention | One of the biggest roadblocks to achieving a racially diverse workplace is in recruitment. Many companies and industries continue to be perceived as unwelcoming to BAME applicants, so it is critical for employers to be proactive about seeking out qualified candidates from minority ethnic backgrounds, as well as fostering a company culture that is inclusive. That means advertising vacancies in BAME-oriented platforms, maintaining an open dialogue amongst all employees, and having the full, active backing of senior management. It doesn’t mean hiring regardless of qualification just to get a ‘mixed bag’ in the office.

As a member, you'd get access to the full contents and other benefits, including supplementary inclusive policy templates and how-to guides on a range of topics, which make rights, responsibilities and legislation easy to understand and accessible for both HR teams and employees. They're free for members to download and available for non-members to purchase.

Members also enjoy free and reduced rate tickets to our events, including an introduction to inclusion and interactive sessions exploring inclusion and diversity, which can be tailored for in-house delivery. We'll keep you updated on the top news on inclusion each week, monthly case law briefings and are always available to answer legal queries through our helpline. 

If you'd like to learn more about membership, we invite you to read more on our site or to contact us at info@inclusiveemployers.co.uk or 020 7803 0689 to have a chat. If you're ready to join, you can do so right on our site by invoice or company credit card.

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