Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy

At TalentHunter, we believe in doing the right thing always. This ethos operates on both a commercial and a human level.

We have a practical, entrepreneurial spirit. We evolve and adapt, making smart commercial decisions that are performance-driven, yet we work with a higher purpose.

We aspire to set industry standards. We want TalentHunter to be synonymous with quality and innovation.

The TalentHunter principle of doing the right thing trickles down through our organizations. It means doing the right thing for stakeholders, for our people, for our clients, for the industry we love (recruitment/talent acquisition) and ultimately for our candidates and contractors.

Policy Overview

This policy sets out how TalentHunter aims to do the right thing and promote diversity and inclusion as an employer, and for our clients, our industry, our candidates, and the communities we operate in.

Diversity and inclusion underpin all areas of our work and services. We recognise that our customers (clients and candidates) and team members come from diverse backgrounds, with varying experiences and needs.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion is embedded into our day-to-day working practices. TalentHunter actively promotes fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement and is committed to continuous improvement.

Our Objectives

Leadership Development

Provide organizational leaders with skills and knowledge to fully embed fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement into our culture, strategy, and processes.

Training & Education

Provide Dignity at Work training to all team members including content on their responsibilities and relevant legislation. Incorporate DEI policy into company induction.

Equal Access

Ensure that no customer or potential customer receives less favourable treatment than any other, adjusting services where necessary to facilitate this.

Zero Tolerance

Enforce a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying, harassment, and inappropriate behaviour, thoroughly investigating any reported incidents.

Fair Recruitment

Ensure fair treatment for all job applicants (internal and external candidates), which is free from bias and based on merit and capability.

Inclusive Environment

Provide a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential and challenge discrimination.

Key Equality & Diversity Concepts

Diversity

Can be defined as the visible and non-visible differences between individuals. These differences can be related to race, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender, as well as the many differences in values, attitudes, beliefs, cultural views, skills, knowledge, education, background, employment, parenthood, marital status, and life experiences of every individual.

Equal Opportunities

Can be defined as ensuring all those involved with or wishing to be involved with the organization, regardless of their diversity, are provided with opportunity based on their ability or potential to perform the required activity.

Discrimination

Is unequal treatment of an individual because of their membership of a particular class or group. It may be direct or indirect. Discrimination may be subtle and unconscious and may not be easy to identify. It sometimes results from general assumptions about the capabilities, characteristics, and interests of particular groups or individuals, which are allowed to influence treatment. This includes unconscious bias.

Harassment & Bullying

Has the effect of causing undue stress on individuals and de-motivating them. Harassment or bullying of any kind will not be tolerated and serves to undermine the safe, supportive, and welcoming environment which TalentHunter wishes to encourage.

Selection, Recruitment, and Retention

At TalentHunter, we aim to promote diversity and inclusion as an employer - ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justifiable within the context of the policy.

Our Commitment

  • Regular review of selection and recruitment procedures to ensure compliance
  • Monitor data on all applicants to identify any unintentional discriminatory practices
  • Provide unconscious bias training for those involved in recruitment and management
  • Take positive action where under-representation of any group has occurred
  • Accommodate flexible working arrangements to balance work and caring responsibilities
  • Make reasonable accommodations to support disabled people

Religious & Cultural Accommodation

We are committed to ensuring employees do not experience discrimination based on their race, religion or belief by:

Allowing time and, if possible, a place for prayers during the working day
Considering employees' dietary requirements in catering and facilities
Allowing employees to take holidays for religious festivals and observance
Arranging meetings to avoid clashes with important religious festivals
Not imposing dress codes that conflict with religious requirements

Monitoring and Review

TalentHunter will systematically evaluate its services and the effectiveness of its diversity and inclusion policy by a variety of means.

Review Cycle

Responsibility for review of this policy sits with TalentHunter HR and Leadership team.

  • Formal review will be completed every 2 years
  • Interim reviews conducted when legislation changes
  • Annual reporting on monitoring and evaluation activities
  • Regular Equality Impact Assessments on all policies and procedures

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