Take a look at the image below:

Think about how you can use the principles illustrated in the image when you are actively recruiting.

What role does leadership play in creating inclusive cultures that remove the systematic barriers to inclusion?

What does this mean to the recruitment process?

What reasonable adjustments are offered to ‘level the playing field’ as in the middle image? E.g. disability confident guaranteed interview scheme, interview Qs in advance.

How are you ensuring there are no barriers at all?

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In the first image, it is assumed everyone benefits from the same support. They are being treated equally.

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Individuals are given different support to make it possible for them to have equal access to the view. They are being treated equitably.

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All three can see the view without any support because the cause of inequality was addressed. The systemic barrier has been removed.