Inclusive Hiring

A fair process.
Every time.

Inclusion is not a checkbox. It is a discipline. Our six-step inclusive hiring framework removes structural bias from every stage of the recruitment process — from how a job is briefed to how a candidate is onboarded.

6-step

Inclusive hiring framework applied to every placement

60 days

Post-placement support for candidate and employer

100%

Of candidates offered reasonable adjustments

40%+

Underrepresented candidates on every longlist

Our 6-Step Inclusive Hiring Framework

Applied to every assignment we take on — regardless of sector, seniority or market.

01

Inclusive Job Brief

We work with employers to remove exclusionary language from job descriptions, challenge unnecessary qualification requirements and ensure role criteria reflect genuine job needs — not historical bias.

02

Structured Screening

Every candidate is assessed against the same structured criteria. We use competency-based frameworks that focus on demonstrated ability, not pedigree, institution or network connections.

03

Reasonable Adjustments

We proactively ask every candidate whether they require adjustments at any stage of the process — and we brief employers accordingly. No candidate should be disadvantaged by the process itself.

04

Diverse Shortlist

Our 40%+ diverse longlist guarantee ensures that underrepresented candidates are always in the room. Employers who only see homogeneous shortlists make homogeneous hires.

05

Structured Interviews

We provide employers with structured interview guides that reduce the influence of unconscious bias, ensure consistency across candidates and focus evaluation on role-relevant competencies.

06

Post-Placement Support

Inclusion doesn't end at offer stage. Our 60-day post-placement support includes check-ins with both candidate and employer to ensure a genuinely inclusive onboarding experience.

Support for Candidates

We go beyond placing you. We advocate for you throughout the process and beyond.

Interview Coaching

Personalised preparation for every stage, with specific guidance on navigating bias in interview settings.

Confidential Advocacy

If you experience discrimination during a process we manage, we will advocate on your behalf — confidentially and without risk to your candidacy.

Salary Negotiation

We negotiate on your behalf with full knowledge of market rates, ensuring you are not underpaid relative to peers.

Onboarding Guidance

Practical advice on navigating a new workplace, building relationships and establishing yourself in the first 90 days.

For Employers

Build a more inclusive organisation.

Inclusive hiring is not just the right thing to do — it produces measurably better outcomes. Our employer inclusion services help you build the processes, habits and culture that attract and retain diverse talent.

  • Inclusive job description review and rewrite
  • Structured interview framework design
  • Unconscious bias briefing for hiring managers
  • Diverse longlist guarantee on every assignment
  • Post-hire inclusion check-in at 30 and 60 days
  • Annual diversity placement report for your organisation
Employer services

The business case for inclusive hiring

35%

More likely to outperform peers — companies in the top quartile for ethnic diversity (McKinsey, 2023)

25%

Higher profitability for companies with above-average gender diversity (McKinsey, 2023)

87%

Of job seekers consider a company's diversity and inclusion record when evaluating offers (Glassdoor)

2×

More likely to meet or exceed financial targets — diverse teams vs. homogeneous teams (Harvard Business Review)

Inclusion starts with the right recruiter.

Whether you are a candidate seeking a fair process or an employer building a more inclusive team, HR Partner is the partner you need.