Building a Diverse and Equitable Recruitment Process

The inclusive hiring training is designed to raise awareness about inclusive recruiting practices, tackle challenges like unconscious bias and inclusive language, and provide participants with actionable strategies to create a more diverse and equitable hiring process.

Led by certified inclusion strategist Vivian Acquah, CDE®, this interactive session combines practical insights with real-world examples to help participants rethink and refine their approach to hiring. By the end of the training, attendees will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to foster a more inclusive recruitment process that attracts and retains diverse talent.

Key Topics Covered:

• The Importance of Inclusive Recruiting
• Common Barriers to Inclusive Hiring
• Practical Strategies for Inclusive Hiring
• The Power of Transparency
• Q&A Session 

This training can also be paired with a Design Thinking Workshop or Inclusive Workshop Facilitation for a more comprehensive approach to fostering inclusion within your organisation.

Description

Language is a powerful tool—it shapes how we see the world, how we interact with others, and how others experience it. The words we choose can either build bridges or create barriers. This inclusive language training dives deep into the impact of language, showing how even small adjustments in words and phrasing can help cultivate a more inclusive, supportive, and respectful workplace culture.

Led by certified inclusion strategist Vivian Acquah CDE®, this interactive session provides practical insights and real-world examples to help participants rethink and refine their communication practices. Through engaging discussions and exercises, attendees will learn how to foster equity, respect, and collaboration through thoughtful language.

Whether you’re an individual contributor, team manager, or senior leader within your organisation, this training equips you with actionable strategies to create meaningful, lasting positive change for teams and colleagues alike.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the importance of inclusive recruiting and its impact on diversity and equity.
• Identify and address common barriers to inclusive hiring, such as unconscious bias and exclusive language.
• Learn practical strategies to create a more diverse and equitable recruitment process.
• Gain actionable insights to refine job descriptions, interview processes, and candidate evaluations.
• Develop awareness of how inclusive hiring contributes to a more equitable workplace culture.
• Engage in meaningful discussions and Q&A to address specific challenges and scenarios.

Programme Format
The Inclusive Hiring training is available in various flexible formats to suit diverse organisational needs. It can be delivered as a concise 25-minute TED-style talk, an engaging 45-90 minute keynote (virtual or in-person), or a more in-depth half- or full-day workshop. Each format incorporates interactive elements, including peer-to-peer discussions and Q&A sessions, to ensure a highly engaging and impactful learning experience.

Hire Vivian Acquah CDE® to speak at your next event
or hire her for workshops!

Vivian is a great speaker who knows how to inspire an audience and convey a powerful message in a safe environment.

Vivian is available for virtual keynotes, events, summits, workshops, roundtable discussions, webinars and podcast interviews.

She knows how to inspire managers, inclusion professionals, HR professionals, L&D professionals and decision makers who want to do better when it comes to strengthening inclusion & employee sustainability.

Warning: it is important to share that Vivian Acquah CDE® may sometimes talk about food during a presentation or a lecture, a few times during this talk. Please have your (healthy) snacks ready. Vivian Acquah cannot be held responsible for any (unhealthy) cravings.