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Ashurst unites with recruitment agencies to improve diversity of applicants during recruitment

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    The five leading law firms have partnered with thirty-four recruitment agencies across the UK to take proactive steps to ensure Black and ethnic minority candidates are just as likely to be contacted about, apply for, interview for and be offered career opportunities.

    Developed by diversity recruitment specialist Rare, the Commitment recognises that external agencies have an important role to play alongside internal recruitment and HR teams in ensuring equal access opportunities for all candidates. The Commitment is focused on maximising opportunities for both experienced and senior candidates as well as those at entry level to ensure a simultaneous top-down and bottom-up effect on diversity in organisations.

    Commenting on the partnership, Rebecca Owen, Resourcing Manager at Ashurst, said:

    “bob正常玩会被黑吗艾舍斯特很高兴与罕见的但书ding partner of the Recruitment Agency Race Fairness Commitment. We recognise the importance of extending our diversity efforts to our external recruitment partners and the impact this will have. We feel that alongside other city law firms, this is a really positive initiative that will work towards advancing diversity in the legal landscape.”

    Raph Mokades, Founder and Managing Director of Rare, added:

    “We’ve had an incredible response to our Race Fairness Commitment and it’s encouraging to see that firms want to go even further in the effort to increase Black and ethnic minority representation in their ranks.

    While October was officially Black History Month, increasing diversity needs to be a focus year-round. Rare is proud to work with these five founding law firms - clients we already support with lateral recruitment and retention - to launch this call to action.”

    Further details about the Recruitment Agency Race Fairness Commitment and its associated measures can be viewed athttp://recruiter.racefairnesscommitment.com/.

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