McPhail Watmore Associates Ltd
Inclusive Recruitment Training
Hire from the widest pool, and hire fairly
Inclusive recruitment means designing every stage of your hiring process so it attracts the widest range of talent and selects fairly, within the law.
Our practical training takes managers and recruiters through the full recruitment journey, from writing an inclusive role profile to competency based interviewing and objective decision making. Better process leads to fairer, better hires.
Why inclusive recruitment matters
Recruitment is where many organisations unintentionally narrow their talent pool before they have even met a candidate. A poorly worded advert, an inconsistent shortlisting approach, or an interview that rewards confidence over competence can all quietly exclude good people, and expose the organisation to risk. This is often where unconscious bias does its quietest damage.
Getting it right widens the field of talent you attract, improves the quality of your hires, and keeps your process fair and lawful. Inclusive recruitment is not a separate exercise bolted onto hiring, it is simply hiring done well. It is a management essential.
What our inclusive recruitment training covers
This is a practical course for anyone involved in recruitment. It covers the full range of the recruitment journey, from attraction through to onboarding:
- Attracting diverse applicants, and the building blocks of effective practice
- Creating appealing, inclusive role profiles and effective advertising
- Shortlisting fairly and consistently
- The practical skills of competency based interviewing and assessment
- Objective decision making that stands up to scrutiny
- The importance of onboarding in setting new starters up to succeed
- How the law applies, including the Equality Act 2010 and Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value
What our clients say
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I had a great day yesterday, and learnt so much!
I will be meeting with our managers all next week, and I am sure that their learning will influence how we move forward.
Thank you for your energy and commitment.
Chief Officer
Age UK Torbay
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The training on the day both myself and HR Director, were pleased to find it engaging and practical, with clear and relatable hospitality specific examples aligned to the law.
Assistant Learning & Development Manager, People and Culture
Four Seasons
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Experience was really good – workshop activities made me think of things that would impact me – all topics were enjoyable
Employee
Redbridge Council
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Who this training is for
This training is a must for anyone involved in the recruitment process, hiring managers, recruiters, HR professionals, and anyone who sits on an interview or selection panel. It suits organisations of any size and sector that want fairer, better hiring outcomes.
We work with organisations across the UK in the public and private sector, including higher and further education, the NHS, national and local government, finance, legal and professional services, housing and the charity sector.
Our approach and credentials
All of our training is bespoke. We take time to understand your organisation, your sector and the challenges your people face, then build the session around real examples they will recognise. Sessions can be delivered in person or online.
Our consultants are experienced practitioners drawn from the public and private sector. McPhail Watmore Associates was established in 2000, and our founder Fiona McPhail is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD with 30 years' experience in HR and equality, diversity and inclusion. You can read more about our team on our About page.
Established 2000
Over 25 years of training and consultancy
Chartered FCIPD
Founder led, 30 years' experience
Charter assessors
Investors in Diversity, Disability Confident Level 3
Seven consultants
Public and private sector practitioners
Frequently asked questions
What is inclusive recruitment?
It is an approach to hiring that designs each stage, from advert to onboarding, to attract the widest range of talent and select fairly on merit. It removes the barriers and inconsistencies that can inadvertently exclude good candidates, and keeps the process compliant with equality law.
Does inclusive recruitment lower the bar?
No, the opposite. Inclusive recruitment raises the quality of hiring by focusing on objective assessment of the skills and competencies the role actually needs, rather than on impressions or assumptions. It widens the pool of talent you consider and helps you select the best person fairly.
What does the law say about recruitment?
The Equality Act 2010 applies throughout the recruitment process, and Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value is an important consideration. Our training gives participants a clear, practical understanding of how the law applies at each stage, so decisions are both fair and defensible.
Is the training delivered in person or online?
Both. Every session is tailored to your organisation and can be delivered on site or remotely. Get in touch and we will talk through what works best for you.
Talk to our team
Whether you want to book a session or discuss what would work best for your organisation, get in touch to discuss your training needs.