Empowering Everyone Through DE&I
Forge a work environment where everyone can truly thrive. A people-centered organization that values a culture of belonging, support, and trust.
DEI Recruiting & Consulting Services
Drive Change
Capstone’s approach to DE&I empowers everyone to succeed together, regardless of their backgrounds and perspective. Our initiatives allow organizations to change behaviors, lead to change, foster an inclusive culture, and build successful teams. Count on us as a valuable resource with access to impactful candidates for your business.
How we can help
Improve Representation With Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Recruiting with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) is crucial for building a strong and inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse perspectives and backgrounds of your target audience and community. Here are some key approaches to consider when implementing a DE&I recruiting strategy:
Define your DE&I goals:
Start by clearly defining your organization’s DE&I goals and how they align with your overall mission and values. This will help guide your recruiting efforts and ensure that DE&I is integrated into all aspects of your talent acquisition process.
Create an inclusive job description:
Craft job descriptions that promote inclusivity and avoid biased language. Use gender-neutral terms, focus on essential qualifications and skills rather than specific backgrounds, and emphasize your commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Diverse sourcing channels:
Broaden your reach by leveraging diverse sourcing channels. Engage with professional organizations, job boards, and communities that cater to underrepresented groups in your industry. Actively seek partnerships with diversity-focused organizations and attend career fairs and networking events aimed at diverse candidates.
Unbiased selection criteria:
Review your selection criteria to ensure they are fair and inclusive. Remove any unnecessary requirements that may disproportionately exclude underrepresented candidates. Consider alternative qualifications or transferable skills that may indicate potential for success in the role.
Develop diverse interview panels:
Assemble diverse interview panels that reflect the diversity you seek to achieve. Having a variety of perspectives in the interview process can help mitigate biases and ensure a more holistic evaluation of candidates.
Engage with diverse communities:
Actively engage with diverse communities to build relationships and establish your organization as an inclusive employer. Participate in diversity-focused events, sponsor relevant initiatives, and collaborate with diversity and inclusion organizations to attract a wider pool of qualified candidates.
Track and measure progress:
Regularly track and measure your DE&I recruiting efforts to assess their effectiveness. Analyze diversity metrics, such as the demographics of candidates in your pipeline, hiring rates, and retention rates, to identify areas for improvement and adjust your strategies accordingly.
Build An Inclusive Organization Today
Our recruitment strategies will help you identify your gaps and develop and plan to recruit people from different backgrounds and identities to fill your strategic roles and leadership positions. We exist to help you overcome your many challenges and strengthen your organization by fostering an environment of belonging.
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of job applicants say that a diverse workforce is an important factor when deciding where to work.
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of companies that have diverse and inclusive workforces are more likely to outperform their competitors.
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The Powerhouse For Your Business
Companies that want to take an integrated approach to diversity and inclusion in this new decade will have a competitive advantage by boosting profit and attracting better talent. Highly inclusive organizations are 120% more capable of meeting financial targets.
Together, We Can Elevate Your Workforce
Whether you are just beginning your DE&I journey or you are fine-tuning your roadmap. Our approach can help weave DE&I into everything you do, strengthening the well-being of your people and business.
