Discrimination against job applicants on the basis of race, gender, age, or any other aspect of their identity is illegal. As many business leaders in the IT space have learned, however, simply not discriminating isn’t enough to build a diverse workforce. True diversity and inclusion recruiting means addressing the structural and unconscious biases that contributed to a lack of diversity in the first place, and that can be a long and arduous process within an organization.
As a recruiting firm, nexus IT group embraces our social responsibility to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in every search. We aim to find the best available talent, regardless of the candidate’s race, country of origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, physical ability, or religious and political beliefs.
We also believe in the power of leading by example. That’s why our DEI recruiting practices start within our company. A team of diverse recruiters is better able to find the full array of applicants our clients are seeking, and the leadership at nexus is committed to building an inclusive employee experience and a company where talent acquisition professionals of all backgrounds can thrive. We are equally committed to understanding and supporting the diversity and inclusion recruitment efforts of our clients. Our aim is to represent their values when we search the talent marketplace on their behalf, working with them to improve their job descriptions, screening process, and other areas where bias can creep in. We aspire to be known as the leading diversity recruitment agency for the IT space, and someone our clients can trust to bring them the absolute best candidates for their position, period.
The benefits of a diverse IT workforce
Diversity is a significant concern for tech companies. Despite the increase in diversity recruiting firms in recent years, fewer than 1 in 5 IT workers are women, and other forms of diversity are similarly lacking from the technology field. DEI tech recruiters know this is not indicative of the talent available in the sector, but rather is often a result of bias baked into legacy recruiting practices.
Working with a diversity recruitment agency helps companies access the talent they’re missing. This can have wide-reaching benefits for businesses, including:
More innovation
The members of a homogenous group are more likely to arrive at the same answers to business challenges than a diverse team, who bring a wider array of experiences and backgrounds to the discussion table. This lets companies find more creative solutions to business, customer, or client problems, positioning them better to be on the cutting edge of innovation.
Increased employee engagement and morale
When a variety of cultures and identities are represented in a workplace, employees of all backgrounds feel more comfortable bringing their true selves to their job. This encourages a deeper feeling of belonging, which drives higher engagement and a healthier overall workplace culture.
Better brand image
Today’s customers want to spend their money with companies that share their values. Job seekers want the same thing out of their workplace, and are more likely than in the past to turn down a job with an employer they see as biased or lacking diversity. Building a diverse team shows you’re committed to creating an inclusive world for all, and that matters for the people you want to attract to your business.
Nexus IT group is proud to be a diversity talent agency that works with hiring managers to meet their staffing needs in a way that aligns with both their DEI and business growth goals. If you’re looking to build a more inclusive IT team, contact nexus today to find out how we can help.