The need to create a diverse and inclusive environment within the Consumer industry is more important than ever and we all have a responsibility to make positive change for our future generations. We passionately believe that every organisation should be diverse and inclusive by definition and that these principles are integral to our executive search process. We do this by taking a broad view; one that includes gender, ethnicity, social mobility, sexual orientation and neurodiversity.

We want to harness environments where everyone is judged on their merits and capabilities, where every individual is inspired to be themselves and to flourish without fear, prejudice, or discrimination. Equality is about embracing the potential in everyone, where talent holds no boundaries.

Inclusion is no longer optional; it is business critical. Organisations will not be able thrive or transform unless they foster an inclusive culture. A company which is agile is more likely to achieve better business outcomes, and employees will be more engaged. Diversity will bear fresh ideas and perspectives, and ultimately better connection to customers.

We want our industry to be as vibrant, creative and innovative as it can be. We must reap the benefits of having diverse ideas, experiences and backgrounds. In addition to this, the omission of personality diversity from the conversation is a great oversight. We know and understand that diversity is more than just demographics, and recruit with diversity in behavioural preferences, motivators, and personality in mind.

Only when the right balance of Demographic Diversity and Personality Diversity are achieved, can organisations fully benefit from diverse and inclusive workforces.