4 DIVERSITY FACTORS IN EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Over the last 12 months in particular there has been an increase in the number of hiring managers asking questions about the diversity of an executive search shortlist. This has even occurred when the search has been successfully completed and the shortlist of three or four candidates represent an exceptional opportunity for hiring organisation.

It’s not surprising that this is happening. With an increased level of corporate social responsibility towards diversity, it’s the kind of thing that now just appears on job briefs and checklists routinely. If it doesn’t, arguably it should be included by the search consultant.

Almost 2 years ago McKinsey and Co produce research that identified companies with high levels of diversity often outperformed their competitors.