Positive action helps local people go far

Absolutely! Positive action is lawful under sections 158 and 159 of the Equality Act 2010. This legislation states that employers can take voluntary actions to address any imbalance of opportunity where they perceive that people who share a protected characteristic (namely age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and/or sexual orientation) suffer a disadvantage or are disproportionately under-represented. 

- Placing job adverts to target particular groups, to increase the number of applicants from that group.

- Including statements in job adverts to encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as "We particularly welcome female applicants and those from senior age groups as they are under-represented within *** at these levels".

-Offering training or internships to help certain groups get opportunities or progress at work.

- Offering shadowing or mentoring to groups with particular needs.

- Hosting an open day specifically for under-represented groups to encourage them to get into a particular field.

- Appointing a candidate who shares a protected characteristic which is disproportionately under-represented,

I specialize in sourcing and attracting candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates. Our tailored recruitment strategies focus on reaching untapped talent pools and promoting inclusive hiring practices. 

No, I work with organizations of all sizes across various industries. Whether you are a small startup or a large corporation, I can tailor our services to meet your unique needs and objectives.