How to retain diverse talent: Creating career growth opportunities for underrepresented employees
All organisations know that growth and development are an essential driver for long-term employee happiness and job satisfaction. When employees know that their organisation is
From intentions to action: Practical steps for mitigating unconscious bias in the workplace
According to 2021 data from Arctic Shores, one in four organisations considers unconscious bias as their number one recruitment challenge. But beyond unconscious bias training
5 strategies to reduce time-to-hire and cost-per-hire in talent acquisition
Hiring is time-consuming — and time is money. According to 2022 data from SHRM, bringing a new employee onboard and bringing them up to speed
The impact of unconscious bias in recruitment — and how to overcome it
If we think about it, the hiring process never really was built equally for everyone. Part of the problem is that it’s always relied on
Why inclusive images on your company website are important for diversity and inclusion
Every second we spend on the internet, we’re being bombarded with images. You might not notice most of them as you’re scrolling through your Instagram
Breaking the glass ceiling: Strategies for building a more diverse leadership team
Leadership has always struggled with a diversity problem. Back in 2015, data shows there were more CEOs named John in US companies than women CEOs.
Strategies for gaining organisational buy-in for diversity and inclusion
When we’re talking about DEI, we often hear the word ‘buy-in’ a lot. And while it might sound like business jargon, the simple truth is
Why intersectionality matters for creating an inclusive workplace
Humans have always liked giving things labels — even other people. And when we’re talking DEI, that can lead us into a few snags. “We
How to evaluate your organisation’s level of DEI maturity
It’s often said that building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organisation is an ongoing journey, not a finite process. And while continuous improvement is key
Navigating resistance to change in diversity and inclusion initiatives: A guide for DEI leaders
Over the last few years, we’ve seen a lot of progress and awareness on DEI. Organisations understand its value beyond its bottom line benefits —
Why metrics are key to measuring DEI progress
In modern organisations, data is critical. We use it everywhere from Finance to Compliance, Sales, and Customer Success to make decisions, identify problems, and improve
How to measure the impact of inclusive communication
How we communicate at work matters. Every word and every sentence we share — whether written or said — gets interpreted and understood depending on
Creating a culture of awareness: How to address unconscious bias in the workplace
Over the last few years, organisations globally have become single-minded in their efforts to eliminate unconscious bias from their processes and practices. And while this
How to attract diverse talent in competitive markets
In today’s fast-paced environment for business, speed — and deep pockets — are often of the essence when it comes to hiring. And as the
The science behind unconscious bias: How it impacts diversity and inclusion
Each day, we make around 35,000 decisions. Whether we’re making breakfast, mapping the best commute to work, or choosing a TV show to watch, our
The hidden costs of homogeneous leadership: Why diverse leadership is essential for growth
Ask anyone to picture what a ‘leader’ looks like, and we’re all pretty likely to share the same mental image: A White, university-educated man, probably
5 common performance review mistakes HR leaders need to know that harm inclusion
Performance reviews are often a long, daunting process for HR leaders and managers alike. But when they’re not implemented with the right structure and intention,
Best practices for an inclusive, compliant talent acquisition and HR strategy
From next year, organisations across the EU will be required to report publicly on their impact — on society, their workforce, the environment, and their
Why employer brand matters for attracting and retaining top talent
In today’s competitive market for talent, your employer brand says a lot about you. It tells candidates who you are as a company, and what
Writing inclusive job ads – best practices with examples
The words you use in a job ad can say a lot about your organisation. Every time a candidate reads your job advert, their brains
How to get leaders to prioritise DEI in your organisation
Leaders are critical to setting the drumbeat for any organisation. They rally the workforce around a shared sense of purpose, and make sure everyone pulls
Best DEIB activities to move the needle: Strategies from 6 companies
DEIB will always be an uphill battle for every organisation. Goals can feel huge. Change can feel glacial and slow. And seeing impact takes a
How to get hiring managers on board with your DEI strategy
Hiring managers are a vital component of any talent acquisition strategy. But while they might be strong at identifying rising talent, hiring managers aren’t often
How to create an inclusive hiring experience for LGBTQIA+ applicants
According to EU data, one in five LGBTQIA+ experienced discrimination at work in 2019. Transgender applicants are over twice as likely to experience discrimination in
Why targeting certain people won’t improve inclusion
When you’re trying to build a more diverse and inclusive organisation, it’s often tempting to start with recruiting for where your biggest representation gaps are.
How Develop Diverse helps your employer branding stand out while staying inclusive
When you’re looking for a new hire, your employer branding can play a huge role in whether a candidate decides to apply for your role
How to create a more inclusive hiring experience for applicants from ethnically marginalised groups
The talent acquisition process is often a daunting experience for folks from ethnically marginalised groups. Even before your candidate gets into the interview room, they’ve
How to create an inclusive hiring experience for applicants with disabilities
For people with disabilities, there are barriers to inclusion everywhere. Sometimes they’re physical barriers, like not being able to get into buildings or facilities. But
How to create an inclusive hiring experience for neurodivergent applicants
The job application process is always an anxiety-laden event. Once you’ve waded your way through a complicated application form, you’re in the interview room, trying
Don’t use ChatGPT to write your job adverts. Here’s why.
ChatGPT has found itself in the eye of a media storm recently. With stories seeing the tool being used from anything to crafting airline complaint
How Develop Diverse avoids AI bias
We’ve all heard the horror stories about AI. It should sound like something from a movie, but from self-driving cars running over civilians to facial
Why unconscious bias training alone can’t fix your diversity and inclusion issues
When organisations get started with their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy, their first port of call is usually unconscious bias training. It’s a totally
Why international organisations fall short on inclusion
Managing diversity and inclusion strategy in an international context will always feel like a challenging task. With so many different office locations, time zones, and
Why some words are gender biased — and how to use language to build inclusion
We often hear the phrase ‘words aren’t biased’. And in many ways, that’s entirely correct — they’re not. A word like ‘ambition’, or ‘kind’, for
Why hiring for culture fit won’t help you build an inclusive company
As humans, we’re biologically programmed to like people that are most like us. It’s an unconscious shortcut our brain makes. And it’s exactly the same
How we define and identify ethnically marginalised ethnic stereotypes in the Develop Diverse platform
As a society, we all share a natural desire to be part of a collective identity. We attach labels to ourselves that help us make
How stereotypes harm inclusion at work
Right from a very early age, we’re all surrounded by stereotypes. Whether it’s a nurturing mother figure, a cartoon character, or the famous ‘draw a
What is the new CSR Directive, and what does it mean for diversity, equity and inclusion?
As we’re now in 2023, many organisations across Europe are turning their attention to a looming deadline: The upcoming CSR Directive. But it’s not just
You can now detect unconscious bias in Swedish texts
We are happy to announce that companies can now scan their Swedish texts for bias with Develop Diverse. Companies like Telia, COWI, Danske Bank, Elgiganten
How to write good job ads by avoiding clichés
Have you ever recycled an old job ad or found inspiration from other job descriptions out there in lack of time and inspiration? Join the
But isn’t inclusive language boring to read?
To make job descriptions attractive to job seekers, companies use words such as ‘rockstar’, ‘ninja’, ‘team player’. At Develop Diverse, we experience that a common
Why targeting women is not inclusion
Many companies are looking for ways to attract more women for positions in all levels of their organisations. Public and regulatory pressure is driving this
Why Targeting Women Is Not Inclusion
Many companies are looking for ways to attract more women for positions in all levels of their organisations. Public and regulatory pressure is driving this
You Can Now Detect Unconscious Bias In Swedish Texts
We are happy to announce that companies can now scan their Swedish texts for bias with Wordkind. Companies like Telia, COWI, Danske Bank, Elgiganten and
How To Write Good Job Ads By Avoiding Corporate Clichés
Have you ever recycled an old job ad or found inspiration from other job descriptions out there in lack of time and inspiration? Join the
But Isn’t Inclusive Language Boring To Read?
To make job descriptions attractive to job seekers, companies use words such as ‘rockstar’, ‘ninja’, ‘team player’. At Wordkind, we experience that a common concern
Take The Gender Challenge – Now With Neutral Pronouns
On our About page we have a quick thought experiment challenging the visitor to take a moment and think about the preconceived gender biases they
How To Be Disability Wise About Your Recruitment
Another Monday morning. Thomas is sitting in front of the computer like all other Mondays. Browsing web pages, searching for job posts and reading job
How To Create An Inclusive Workplace For Muslims During Ramadan
While Muslims celebrate multiple holy events throughout the year, Ramadan maintains its place as a very special month, where Muslims worldwide participate in the well-known
How to be disability wise about your recruitment
Another Monday morning. Thomas is sitting in front of the computer like all other Mondays. Browsing web pages, searching for job posts and reading job
How to create an inclusive workplace for Muslims during Ramadan
This year’s 13th April marked the holy month of Ramadan. While Muslims celebrate multiple holy events throughout the year, Ramadan maintains its place as a very special month, where Muslims worldwide participate in the well-known event of fasting from dawn till dusk for 29-30 days.
Women are as ambitious as men are caring, and inclusive language takes it into account
Women are as ambitious as men are caring. Inclusive language is about letting the individuals shine regardless of social stereotypes.
Take the Gender Challenge – now with neutral pronouns
Following some brilliant feedback, we’ve updated the gender challenge on our website. We also decided to take the opportunity and talk a bit about gender-inclusive pronouns.
Diversity is about real people – be mindful of inviting everyone
Diversity in hiring is more than just a buzzword. It is more than a philosophy or a concept or a trend, too. It’s about real people.
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