6 Inclusive sourcing methods that target passive talent

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) is an essential aspect of any company's recruiting efforts. Here are 6 sourcing methods that can help you target passive candidates from diverse backgrounds:

1. Employee Referral Programs: Encourage your employees to refer their diverse network of friends and acquaintances for open positions in your company. Offering referral bonuses or rewards can incentivise employees to participate actively.
2. Comprehensive Talent Mapping & engagement: The only way to ensure that all suitable candidates are included in your role is to comprehensively map every candidate and engage all of them. This gives maximum visibility to your job opportunity regardless of background. This will involve looking beyond LinkedIn & CV libraries to identify every potential candidate. AI powered tools, such as Acolyte’s digital headhunting solution, can support talent teams with this exercise.
3. Industry Networking: Attend industry events and networking opportunities where you can meet and interact with diverse candidates. Engage with professional associations and organizations that promote diversity in the workplace.
4. Targeted Outreach: Conduct targeted outreach to candidates from diverse backgrounds who have the necessary qualifications and experience. Reach out to them directly through email, phone, or LinkedIn messages.
5. Talent Pools: Build talent pools of diverse candidates who have expressed interest in your company, either through previous applications or interactions with your employer brand.
6. Employee Resource Groups: Partner with your company's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to leverage their networks and reach out to diverse candidates.

By implementing these sourcing methods, you can increase your chances of reaching passive candidates from diverse backgrounds and improving your company's DE&I efforts. Before embarking on these initiatives – it is important to ensure that your employer brand and employer value proposition are not barriers to success. Evaluating these should be the first step towards improving DE&I at your organisation.