Winning the Fight for female Talent - How to Gain Diversity Edge Through Inclusive Recruitment

This study analyzes inclusive recruitment practices from over 300 respondents in 18 different countries and in several sectors. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) commissioned Opinium Research to carry out an in-depth international survey of executives with responsibility for diversity within their organizations.

The top five diversity practices identified by respondents to have the most impact on their recruitment efforts:

1. Establishing gender diversity recruitment targets
2. Delivering diversity/unconscious bias training to our interviewers
3. Establishing equality policies
4. Actively focusing on having an inclusive talent brand
5. Requiring mandatory diverse slates for open positions

The top three recruitment-specific practices to support diversity in this process were:

1. Ensuring the diversity of the interview panel or interviewers throughout the interviewing process
2. Training recruitment professionals to equip them to focus on driving more inclusive recruitment efforts
3. Reviewing role descriptions to ensure use of inclusive language

In addition, the study ranked the three most attractive employer traits for women overall:

1. Opportunities for career progression
2. Competitive wages and other financial benefits
3. Flexible work arrangements and a culture of work-life balance