Diversity
When it comes to diversity, how do you bridge the gap between good intentions and concrete results? We believe the answer lies in crunching the data and fine-tuning your methodology.
We help leadership better reflect the vibrancy of society.
- 57 %
- Female appointments
- 28 %
- People of the Global Majority appointments
- 6 %+
- LGBTQIA+ appointments
A DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH
You can’t manage what you don't measure. We undertake detailed diversity monitoring across all of our projects.
We conduct anonymous but detailed diversity monitoring and then use this to identify areas where we need to improve our networks. At the outset of each process, we will discuss with you any gaps and concerns you have. We then adapt our candidate attraction strategy accordingly and constantly quantify and report back to you on candidate diversity at every stage of the appointment.
A Practical Toolkit for Inclusivity
We also believe there are a host of practical ‘micro-interventions’ that can be usefully incorporated into each appointment process? Are you looking to design an open, inclusive recruitment approach, but can't decide where to start? Are you looking for ways to challenge or improve your existing hiring processes? Our Inclusive Recruitment Toolkit is a succinct and accessible collection of practical ways to advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) in the area of talent acquisition. It has been downloaded over 7,500 times.
Partnerships
Via Norman Broadbent, we are partners of Lean In Equity & Sustainability, an independent gender diversity and inclusion initiative, and a member-centric, diverse, international circle of women and allies supporting and empowering women to achieve their ambitions. Their mission is to empower women in male-dominated sectors to build a sustainable future. Norman Broadbent are also supporters of Empowering People of Colour (EPoC), a peer-to-peer network that links high-potential executives of colour, providing support and opportunities for Board-level appointments and changing the makeup of leadership at the top of all UK institutions.
Voluntary Code of Conduct
Both Society and Norman Broadbent have been signatories of the Voluntary Code of Conduct for Executive Search Firms since its launch in 2013. In addition, Norman Broadbent has been recognised under the Enhanced Code for work with Boards outside the FTSE 350 (small cap and AIM-listed companies, mutuals and other non-listed organisations).
PLANTING THE SEED
The work of creating a diverse team begins with embedding a culture of equity and inclusion.
Upon request, we can design entirely bespoke search and selection processes that both demonstrate your DEI commitment and assesses candidate fluency around this agenda. If you have concerns about unconscious bias, then we can provide name-blind and salary-blind longlisting.
Resources and Insights
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ResourcesNavigating the Minefield: Have we become scared of EDI?Navigating the Minefield: Have we become scared of EDI?On Tuesday this week we pulled together a group of leaders from across the UK Not-For-Profit sector to discuss this provocative but important question - have we become scared of EDI?
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ResourcesJobsharing - An Untapped OpportunityJobsharing - An Untapped OpportunityWould you consider a jobshare on your senior leadership team?
When posed with this question, did your mind default to considering risk or opportunity?
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ResourcesDEI in the United States and our role as recruitersDEI in the United States and our role as recruitersDespite growing opposition and legal restrictions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the US, our executive search firm remains committed to promoting DEI in recruitment and leadership to address societal issues and foster inclusive environments.
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NewsSociety hosts a webinar on how the Black Lives Matter movement relates to the recruitment of staffOn Thursday, 6 August, Society hosted a free hour-long webinar addressing how the Black Lives Matter movement relates to the recruitment of staff.Society hosts a webinar on how the Black Lives Matter movement relates to the recruitment of staff -
ResourcesIs diversity in your recruitment process just a tick box exercise?Is diversity in your recruitment process just a tick box exercise?View a recording of Society's recent webinar on truly bringing diversity and inclusion into the recruitment process.
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ResourcesHow can organisations be more LGBTQIA+ inclusive 365 days a year?How can organisations be more LGBTQIA+ inclusive 365 days a year?Society interview Martin King, Director of Pride Pledge
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NewsThe language you use to describe candidates is probably revealing more than you thinkThe language you use to describe candidates is probably revealing more than you thinkRead more about the experiment Society undertook
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ResourcesThe importance of LGBT History Month in the United StatesThe importance of LGBT History Month in the United StatesPride Month is not the only month of the year dedicated to acknowledging the LGBTQ community. In the United States, where on of our offices is based, we also celebrate LGBT History Month during the month of October.
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NewsDavid Lammy addresses diversity event, building on work by SocietyDavid Lammy addresses diversity event, building on work by SocietyEarlier this year, David Lammy came to talk to the staff of the London College of Fashion (LCF) about opportunities to bring about better integration and innovation in the education and fashion sectors.
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ResourcesHow to Make a Standard Recruitment Process More Neuro-InclusiveHow to Make a Standard Recruitment Process More Neuro-InclusiveEvelyn Wills joined Society’s APAC team as a cross sector Senior Researcher in March 2024. She has a keen interest in diversity, equity and inclusion with a particular specialisation in Neurodiversity, and has penned this article on how you can make a standard recruitment process more Neuro-Inclusive.
CONSTANTLY LEARNING
From time-to-time, we pick a different historically under-represented group to focus on with our occasional #DEIBites series. This is a platform through which we learn ways to improve our practice, and then share our findings with others.
Recent Case Studies
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AppointmentMonash University appoints new Director of the Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy (MCEM)Monash University appoints new Director of the Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy (MCEM)Professor Jian-Min Zuo as the new Director of the Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy (MCEM)
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AppointmentGerent Group appoints Dudley Odubela as Management Accountant for their UK Operating Company, GHG UK Op Co LimitedGerent Group appoints Dudley Odubela as Management Accountant for their UK Operating CompanyThe Management Accountant will support Gerent Group who have investments in hospitality properties in the UK which are currently under development.
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AppointmentThe Aga Khan University’s Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations appoints a new DeanThe Aga Khan University’s Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations appoints a new DeanDr Shahzad Bashir has been appointed as the new Dean of The Aga Khan University’s Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC).
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AppointmentAitchison College appoints the 19th PrincipalAitchison College successfully appoints Dr Sayed Muhammad Turab Hussain as PrincipalAitchison College successfully appoint Dr Sayed Muhammad Turab Hussain as the next Principal.
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AppointmentUniversity of Westminster appoints a new Associate Head of College (External Relations)University of Westminster appoints a new Associate Head of CollegeDr Mazia Yassim has been appointed as the next Associate Head of College (External Relations) for Westminster Business School
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AppointmentThe University of Roehampton appoints a new Deputy Dean of the School of PsychologyThe University of Roehampton appoints a new Deputy Dean of the School of PsychologyDr Isabel Henton has been appointed as the new Deputy Dean of the School of Psychology at the University of Roehampton.
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AppointmentThe University of Roehampton appoints a new Deputy Dean (Life Sciences)The University of Roehampton appoints a new Deputy Dean (Life Sciences)Dr Shivadas Sivasubramaniam has been appointed as the new Deputy Dean of the School of Life and Health Sciences at the University of Roehampton.
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AppointmentUAL's London College of Communication appoint their new Digital Learning DirectorUAL's London College of Communication appoint their new Digital Learning Director -
AppointmentBuckinghamshire New University appoint their next Head of School of Health and Social Care ProfessionsBuckinghamshire New University appoint their next Head of School of Health and Social Care ProfessionsProfessor Jermaine Ravalier has been appointed as Buckinghamshire New University's next Head of School of Health and Social Care Professions.
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AppointmentArcher Hotel Management hires new L&D LeadArcher Hotel Management hires new L&D LeadDioulde Diallo has been appointed to the newly created position of L&D Lead at Archer Hotel Management
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AppointmentRMIT University Vietnam hire a new Professor of Digital MediaRMIT University Vietnam hire a new Professor of Digital MediaLim Kok Yoong is appointed as the new Professor of Digital Media at RMIT University Vietnam