The Importance of DEI in Recruitment and Retention
This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group.
To foster a diverse workforce with unique perspectives, purposeful diversity, equity and inclusion, (DEI) strategies must be implemented. When backed by transparency, focused recruitment to ensure large, diverse applicant pools, and retention efforts, it is possible to build an inclusive and engaging company culture, regardless of the industry.
And yet striving for a culture of DEI in the insurance industry may be easier said than done. Because the insurance industry is typically known as a white, male-dominated field, and recruiting and retention is harder when diverse candidates don’t see themselves reflected in the industry, change can be harder. But it doesn’t have to be.
Here are 5 best practices for increasing and elevating success in DEI recruitment and retention across the insurance industry:
- Assess your business as it relates to DEI. Take time to assess any gaps