A guide to inclusive recruitment for employers
A step by step guide for employers to ensure fair processes are set up to attract a more diverse talent pool

Currently, research has shown that just 28% of employers train all interviewers on legal obligations and objective interview practice. Less than a fifth make efforts to remove bias through testing the words of job adverts (18%) or checking that tests are valid, reliable and objective (17%).
Unfortunately, no one is immune to unconscious bias, so recruitment processes should be redesigned to reduce the influence of bias and discrimination, while getting the most suitable candidate for a role.
Download the guide to find out more
Key steps to consider when making recruitment more inclusive include:
- role design and the job advert
- attracting diverse candidates
- the application process
- the selection process
- monitoring and measuring.
Download the employers guide to find out more
Explore our related content
A guide to inclusive recruitment for line managers
A step by step guide for line managers to ensure fair processes are set up to attract a more diverse talent pool
Age-inclusive recruitment: guidance with Centre for Ageing Better
This guide, published in collaboration with the Centre for Ageing Better and REC, sets out five key actions to help you become a more age-inclusive employer
Breaking down barriers to inclusive recruitment
Check out this study of hiring practice