Inclusive recruitment practices

Level - skilled

Job applicants are protected by equality law, even if they are not successful. Employers must follow a fair and non-discriminatory process during recruitment.

We will explore how the Equality Act 2010 applies to the recruitment process, alongside good practice measures that help to make recruitment inclusive. 

Employers who adopt inclusive practices when planning and conducting a recruitment process can:

• improve decision making
• access a wider talent pool
• retain more employees
• reduce the risk of discrimination
• benefit from improved diversity and inclusion

This training will help you build upon your current knowledge of equality law and show you how to apply inclusive practice throughout the recruitment process.

Who is this best suited to?

Anyone who wants to progress equality, diversity, and inclusion practices related to recruitment processes, including: 

• understanding bias to help prevent discrimination
• reviewing processes to improve inclusion 
• conducting a fair and inclusive process
• adapting processes and making adjustments to support diverse needs

It would be beneficial if you’ve attended Acas training on equality, diversity and inclusion: the essentials.

Equality, diversity and inclusion: the essentials

This event would be especially suitable for:

• line managers
• business owners
• HR professionals
• recruitment leads

What will I learn from this training?

• the Equality Act 2010 in relation to recruitment; asking questions about protected characteristics, applying occupational requirements and taking positive action
• planning an inclusive approach
• the benefits and risks of using technology and AI
• attracting diverse candidates
• making adjustments to support applicants
• carrying out an inclusive process, from adverts through to interviewing and making decisions

By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:

• explain how the Equality Act 2010 applies to recruitment
• describe how the use of data and monitoring can improve diversity and inclusion in recruitment
• apply inclusive practice throughout the recruitment process
• consider how to make adjustments for applicants who are disabled, neurodivergent or have other needs 

Key course information

Trainer led – online via Zoom

Duration - 3 hours/half day

The training session will include:

• case studies
• polls/quizzes
• group discussion

Attendees will also receive:

• a digital certificate
• links to useful information
• a copy of the PowerPoint slides 

We aim to make our training accessible for everyone. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know on your sign-up form.

Closed captions can be turned on for all our sessions run on Zoom.

Run this training for your organisation

Organisations often book a number of people on our training courses at the same time. We encourage this as it can help share the learning amongst your teams. 
 
We provide in-company training on the following topics:

• Behaviours at work: understanding the unacceptable
• Certificate in Internal Workplace Mediation
• Conducting investigations
• Equality, diversity and inclusion: the essentials
• Having difficult conversations
• Management training for new managers
• Management training for developing managers
• Managing discipline and grievance
• Mental health in the workplace: skills for managers
• The role of employee representatives

Contact our Customer Services Team if you would like to discuss this further.

Does your organisation need more than training?

Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.

We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It's a great way to develop, enhance and refresh knowledge, providing an opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions.