January 30, 2025
Building a diverse talent pipeline is an ongoing process that requires commitment at all levels of an organisation. It’s not just about hiring diverse candidates, but also about creating an environment where all employees can thrive and advance. This approach not only benefits underrepresented groups but also enhances the organisation’s overall performance and innovation capabilities.
Hiring can be a daunting process, and when the topic of diversity, Equity and Inclusion come in – it can become an overwhelming feeling. Whilst it’s important that key skills for the role are fulfilled, it’s important to consider building a team that can deliver long lasting results and having a diverse team is the key to that success.
A diverse team can bring a broader range of perspective, bringing together people with different backgrounds, experiences and viewpoints can lead to more creative problem-solving and innovation. It also a better representation of your customer base, a diverse team is more likely to understand and relate to your diverse customers and improve product development as a result.
Studies have shown diverse team has a better decision-making outcome as they consider a wider range of options and challenge groupthink. It can also enhance your company reputation – organisations that are better known for being diverse and inclusive tend to have a better public image, a win for both customers and attracting top talent.
Small changes to your internal processes can make a big difference, here are some tips which can help you strategise your DEI hiring pipeline:
When you choose to work with Monolith you will not only have access to a diverse talent pool, but you will be supported along your hiring and onboarding journey. Research by Brandon Hall Group found that organisations with a strong onboarding process improve new hire retention by 82 percent and productivity by over 70 percent.
Talent scarcity and high turnover are among the biggest challenges organisations face, so it’s important to engage and retain employees from day one and a strong process can help you accomplish that.
When people start a company, this is the first impression they receive of company culture and how the business operates. They are fresh eyes to the organisation and will be absorbing much more than perhaps more seasoned employees are, so this is an opportunity to make this part as engaging as possible, not just to get new starters off on the right foot, but to learn about ways that as a business you can improve.
The more inclusive the process, the more people will feel like team members sooner, supporting longevity in their time with your company.
Hiring underrepresented groups in STEM is a powerful tool for promoting diversity, inclusion, and innovation in the field. By developing a comprehensive hiring strategy and implementing effective hiring practices, such as those mentioned above – you can make a significant impact on the lives of underrepresented students and help them achieve their full potential in STEM.
At Monolith we are here to help you with your diversity strategies, we offer diversity training, a simplified roadmap to plan your next hiring process and ensuring your team is set up for success. Partnering with Monolith will help you access a diverse range of talent, we ensure to complete all background checks beforehand and ensure the process is as seamless as possible for you.
Monolith takes the pain away from finding the right candidate and acts as an extension to your recruitment team. We have a large talent pool and would love to support your business into becoming more diverse and inclusive.
Get in touch with us today, we’ll love to chat with you and find out how Monolith can support your business succeed.
