Five Keys for Inclusive Recruitment - Business in the Community

Five Keys for Inclusive Recruitment

Five Keys for Inclusive Recruitment

The Opening Doors campaign identifies 25 actions that businesses can take to make jobs more accessible to diverse talent. The actions are grouped together under five keys to inclusive recruitment. There is a wealth of content available from BITC and our partner organisations to help you implement your commitments. Some of the key resources are set out below.

The Opening Doors campaign

The Keys

Click on a key below to view the resources associated with each key and download the five keys document.

1

Create partnerships that connect untapped talent to your jobs.

2

Show candidates that you are committed to inclusion.

3

Use comprehensive job descriptions with inclusive language.

4

Focus on the essential skills needed for the job.

5

Prioritise accessibility and eliminate bias.

Opening Doors Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Opening Doors campaign?

The Business in the Community inclusive recruitment Opening doors campaign identifies five keys to unlocking employment to ensure that jobs are accessible to all.

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What are employers being asked to do?

BITC is asking businesses to participate in the campaign by identifying at least three specific actions to take forward over the next three years and share the progress with BITC.

The actions should be selected from the list that underpins the five principles, developed in consultation with a broad range of charities that support the disadvantaged groups targeted by this campaign.  

Learn more about the five keys to inclusive recruitment

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Is there a cost to signing up to be an Opening Doors employer?

There is no cost to becoming an Opening Doors Employer, and the campaign is open to all employers – Business in the Community members and non-members.

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