It's not who you are

Over the last three years Joslin Rowe, the recruitment consultancy, has been analyzing anonymous diversity monitoring forms, which job seekers have the option of filling in when they register for work. Of men who identified themselves as gay, 40.6% were under 30 whilst 59.4% were over 30. More of th...

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Published in:Accountancy Age 2008-10
Main Author: Sadiq, Nabila
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bonuses
Gays & lesbians
Job hunting
Opportunity
Recessions
Workplace diversity
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Summary:Over the last three years Joslin Rowe, the recruitment consultancy, has been analyzing anonymous diversity monitoring forms, which job seekers have the option of filling in when they register for work. Of men who identified themselves as gay, 40.6% were under 30 whilst 59.4% were over 30. More of the older generation were happy to identify themselves as gay. It would seem once City workers reached a certain level in an organization, they felt confident enough to do so. But fewer young gay people were prepared to identify themselves as such. During this time of redundancies, the credit crunch has made people feel less secure ­ hence the falling numbers. Many firms are viewing the credit crunch as an opportunity to grab market share and to do this, they know that they need to attract and retain the very best people. This may be good news for women. Another outcome of the credit crunch should actually have a very positive influence on diversity.
ISSN:0001-4672