Diversity & inclusion

Driving success with diversity

Diverse, inclusive businesses are more successful. Open, inclusive environments where difference is not only accepted but valued foster innovation and a culture that is positive, nurturing, and safe.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) are the moral imperative, and we believe broadening talent is essential both for our organization and yours. We celebrate different points of view and reward new approaches. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We believe the talent we place and the solutions we implement should reflect the world we live in today and the one we want to build for the future.

Prioritizing diversity, inside our organization & yours

Elevate Talent believes that a diverse leadership team will take our clients’ businesses to the next level. DEI is not about optics, but about unlocking potential. Here’s how we do it:

ROBUST RESEARCH

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We continuously map candidate populations, and where compliance and privacy laws allow, we track and identify candidates from under-represented groups. Our broad community and networks of under-represented groups ensure the widest reach and attraction potential.

INTENTIONAL SHORTLIST DEVELOPMENT

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We strive to present a diverse slate of candidates on every search. Diverse shortlists directly lead to diverse placements.

BROADENING THE GATES, NOT LOWERING THE BAR

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This is not a supply issue – great diverse talent is out there. We work collaboratively as a team to continually evaluate talent and introduce great candidates across practice areas.

REDUCING BIAS

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Our FACT methodology incorporates structured hiring best practices that are proven to reduce bias. In addition, references are asked to evaluate candidates based on predetermined competencies, and we provide Interviewing 101 training for our clients, which includes DEIB coaching.

BROADENING OUR NETWORK

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We recruit from the widest possible talent pools by removing bias from processes and ensuring diversity and inclusion are embedded within our practices and activities. Our partnerships with organizations that focus on underrepresented groups help us to continue to broaden our network.

We also collaborate with organizations who support and promote diverse hiring, including Beyond Barriers, an executive accelerator that helps transform professional women+ into future ready leaders.

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