Black people are underrepresented in the recruitment industry. Sadly, this is true of most business sectors, but the startlingly low number of black recruiters is particularly curious given that recruitment is an industry that prides itself on being a meritocracy. After all, anyone can succeed and progress in recruitment… right?
Wrong. In reality, it is not a level playing field, and therefore not everyone benefits from the same equity of opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. This can true for anyone who finds themselves in the minority at work. Happily, there are many initiatives and programmes in place to address ED&I in the workplace. Still, there has been nothing in place in the staffing sector to address Black recruiters' disproportionate underrepresentation specifically. Until now.
Making change happen. Together.
The Amoria Bond Group are proud to be a Founding member of Programme One, working together with like-minded companies to remove the barriers and inequalities preventing Black professionals from engaging and progressing in the recruitment sector.
Ten months after signing the Diversity and Inclusion Charter as Founding Partner Signatories, Programme One, is an important part of our broader D&I strategy to create a truly diverse and inclusive working environment for our employees and across the STEM sectors we serve. Having seen the positive impact of ASCEND on gender diversity within our business, the effectiveness of our employee-led Inclusion Advocates programme and the launch of initiatives such as religious bank holiday swaps, Programme One is a further step forward on our journey of action-led change.
