19 Apr Diversity and Inclusion in Your Workforce: How a Staffing Agency Can Help
Enacting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in workplaces large and small might seem challenging. However, it can be made easier through working with staffing agencies with expertise in DEI policies and hiring procedures. If you have strong DEI practices in place such as hiring a diverse range of candidates from various backgrounds, providing equal resources and opportunities to each member of your team, and making every individual employee feel valued, job candidates will be more likely to pursue your company.
Here’s how a staffing agency can help you offer diversity and inclusion within your workplace:
Providing a diverse pool of candidates: Part of DEI practices includes hiring candidates of all different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, disabilities, and socioeconomic statuses. A staffing agency can help ensure you are presented with candidates from various backgrounds. Hiring individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences can provide your company with different perspectives and ideas, and help to promote inclusivity.
Eliminating biases during hiring: Staffing agencies can assist in removing identifying factors from resumes and applications, such as names, genders, and ethnicities, to eliminate potential biases. Instead, you’re presented with a pool of the most qualified candidates regardless of their personal backgrounds. This eliminates biases and preconceived notions about a candidate and allows you to get to know them based on their skills, experience, and what they could bring to your organization.
Promoting DEI education: DEI training programs offered by staffing agencies provide valuable educational opportunities for both employers and candidates. Through this programs, participants can learn more about cultural identities, the importance of inclusivity, removing unconscious biases, and methods to create a culture that celebrates diverse perspectives.
Being flexible with work arrangements: Staffing agencies typically offer potential candidates full-time, part-time, temporary, or temp-to-hire positions. This allows flexibility for those who aren’t ready to commit to a full-time position or are strictly looking for temporary work.
As an employer, you can be more inclusive of those with disabilities and restrictions by providing your workers with the option to work remotely, have a part-time schedule, work four-day work weeks, and take time off when necessary. Providing expectant parents with ample time off is a great way to attract candidates, as well as paid sick time and the option to take a medical leave of absence.
If you’re looking for a staffing company with over 25 years of experience in the employment industry, Masis Staffing Solutions provides unparalleled service. Contact us today to learn how our team of experts can help you find the perfect position or candidate!
