Unleash the power of inclusion and belonging in recruitment and beyond.
Enhance belonging and gain a distinct competitive advantage in today's ever-evolving landscape.
Building a pipeline that is inclusive of women and other marginalized groups can help create an environment in which everyone feels that they belong, and give your organization a competitive advantage. That’s why we’re equipping
you with a variety of tools, resources, and research that support the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce.
Top strategies for talent recruitment and retention
Attracting and retaining top talent drives company success. These resources are designed to help you identify gaps, spark innovative solutions, and ultimately build a strategy that fits your unique organizational needs and values.
EDI[B] in action: Talent recruitment with OLG
A proud WXN corporate member
OLG’s goal: create and foster a workforce that’s representative of the communities in which it operates. Learn about its talent recruitment initiatives, with early results showing progress toward parity with women now representing
49% of its full-time workforce and 55% of senior executives.
Lever - 15 Ways to Build a Truly Diverse Talent Pipeline
Spark ideas to create a more diverse talent pipeline (or improve the pipeline you already have) with this collection of thought-starters complete with examples. (2023)
CIPD - A guide to inclusive recruitment for employers
A comprehensive step-by-step process for inclusive recruitment, packed with examples and recommendations for attracting and hiring diverse candidates. (November 2022)
UN Women - Guidance on Creating Inclusive Vacancy Announcements: Good Practice Examples from the UN
Four guidelines for attracting diverse applicants to job openings, featuring real-world examples from the UN System and including tools for decoding gendered language. (May 2022)
Canada Research Chairs - Creating an Equitable, Diverse and Inclusive Research Environment:
A Best Practices Guide for Recruitment, Hiring and Retention
The Government of Canada provides an in-depth analysis of ways to improve equitable, diverse, and inclusive recruitment, hiring, and retention processes within research environments. (March 2021)
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation - The effectiveness of employer practices to recruit, hire, and retain employees with disabilities: Supervisor perspectives
A study diving into the levels of adoption, effectiveness, and feasibility of various recruitment, hiring, and retention practices focused on people living with a disability. (March 2019)
Government of Alberta - Working With Employers to Recruit and Retain Sexual and Gender Minorities
A helpful guide offering career counsellors guidance for going beyond targets to improve recruitment, retention, inclusion, and belonging for people who are 2SLGBTQ+.
EW Group - Eight steps to inclusive recruitment and workplace diversity
Eight top strategies for building an inclusive recruitment process, from setting goals for representation and writing job descriptions to shortlisting and in-interview tone.
Remote - Global Study: Inclusive hiring practices to start today
With 49% of job hunters saying they’ve faced discrimination in the hiring process, this survey dives into the benefits and application of inclusive recruitment.
TestGorilla - 9 ways to access talent in underserved communities
Focused on recruiting talent from underserved communities, this resource offers nine strategies you can use to tap into a more diverse pool of candidates.
Tap into the next-generation workforce
The next generation is a diverse group of hardworking individuals who are dedicated to social justice, and bring with them a unique set of skills and talents. Explore insights and strategies tailored to attract and retain exceptional
young talent, equipped with the skills and values essential for driving organizational success in the evolving landscape of work.
In action: Next-gen inclusion with Adecco
A proud WXN corporate member
Higher engagement scores, lower turnover, improved retention, and glowing feedback - this is what Adecco Canada has achieved by focusing on four key areas that Generation Z employees value most. Dive into the must-know trends
and learn how you can tap into the same in your organization.
Challenge Fund for Youth Employment - 5 Practical Tips to Set Up Your Company's Inclusive Youth Recruitment Strategy
Co-authored by VSO, Randstad, and Palladium, this youth-focused article outlines the importance of diversity, along with defining the meaning of inclusivity and how to sustain it within your company.
Deloitte - The youth employment opportunity: Understanding labor market policies
A global perspective on the challenges facing the next-generation workforce, the benefits of engaging youth workers, and policies adopted around the world to engage them. (September 2015)
Put bold ideas into action with WXN
Build on these resources with mentorship, coaching, networking, events, and programming created for the bold women of WXN. Join our community of success as you accelerate your career and grow personally and professionally.
