“Say my name”
The Race Equality Network recently launched an initiative called #MyNameIs. The objective of the initiative is to promote inclusivity by highlighting individuality. Our names represent who we are and where we have come from. Pronouncing other people’s names correctly is a mark of respect and inclusion.
Thus, saying an interviewee’s name correctly is imperative to your talent attraction and onboarding strategy. Ultimately, it’s OK to ask how to pronounce a person’s name more than once, as long as you actively listen and make an effort next time to get it right.
Diversify your interview panel
Like attracts like. Prospective employees want to visualise themselves working in your company. To do that, they need to be able to meet people who look like them and have shared lived experiences, who are already in the business. A good way to make them feel included is to ensure the interview panel is diverse.
This will not only make the candidate feel represented, but allow for a more complete interview process. Multiple Interviewers from various backgrounds will have different priorities and values. Therefore, they can offer opinions to build better rapport, or ask questions which may not have been probed otherwise.
Foster an inclusive environment during the onboarding process
Ensuring new hires begin their employee journey positively, is undoubtedly one of your HR team’s highest priorities. This is because your employees are your most valuable asset. Employees who experience great onboarding are 69% more likely to stay with your business for at least three years, and in a talent shy market, retention is just as important as recruitment. Some essentials for a smooth onboarding process include:
Ensuring the new employee’s technology is all in order, and they know how to use it
Set aside time in their diaries to meet key stakeholders informally
Share your EDI and business goals with them
Ask for feedback throughout the onboarding process and beyond
In summary
Organisations partner with Marks Sattin not only to tap into the expertise we’ve built over the last 30+ years, but also because of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
It’s more difficult than ever to attract the best finance & tech talent, and that challenge is amplified when trying to recruit diverse talent. This is where we step in. As specialists in finance & tech recruitment, we have grown an extensive network of clients who trust us to help them build a diverse team.
To find out how we can help grow your finance and technology teams, please submit a brief and we will contact you for a chat. If you're considering the next step in your career, please get in touch with your local team.
