The impact COVID-19 has had on diverse talent

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explain the impact COVID-19 has had on diverse talent across the UK and explores how HR teams can now better support individuals of all backgrounds in the workplace. Design/methodology/approach The author draws on his experience as Strategic Lead for Talent at...

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Published in:Strategic HR review 2021-12, Vol.20 (6), p.211-214
Main Author: Reichwald, Simon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
COVID-19
Employees
Employment
Minority & ethnic groups
Multiculturalism & pluralism
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Summary:Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explain the impact COVID-19 has had on diverse talent across the UK and explores how HR teams can now better support individuals of all backgrounds in the workplace. Design/methodology/approach The author draws on his experience as Strategic Lead for Talent at MyKindaFuture, as well as being former Honorary Vice President of the Institute of Student Employers. Findings While COVID-19 has posed huge challenges to many underrepresented groups and put D&I initiatives on hold across the country, the past 18 months have also brought with it some positive progress, with many new opportunities beginning to open up for diverse talent. Originality/value Readers can benefit from the author’s unique perspective and experience of working with organisations to develop, implement and deliver talent strategies, with a focus on tapping into overlooked talent pools and then improving the diversity of that talent.
ISSN:1475-4398
1758-8537
DOI:10.1108/SHR-09-2021-0041