Resource: BBC Embraces Blind Recruitment Written by Bek Frith Saturday 12 November 2016 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email The BBCs New Diversity Strategy Includes Removing Candidates' Names and University Details From Cvs The BBC's new diversity strategy includes removing candidates' names and university details from CVs The BBC will be anonymising job applications for core roles in order to increase diversity. The plans were announced after the broadcaster faced pressure from ministers to increase the number of staff from under-represented backgrounds. The new diversity strategy includes removing candidates' names and the universities they went to from CVs, making sure at least 10% of apprenticeship places are taken by people with disabilities, and providing pre-application training to potential staff from under-represented groups, including guidance on preparing CVs and interview techniques. Read the full story: http://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/article-details/bbc-embraces-blind-recruitment Bek Frith HR Magazine Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Topic: Leadership: A lifelong practice in learning Discover how Wong Chun Wai CMgr CCMI uses the Chartered framework to lead with integrity in the global media industry. Read article Case Study Topic: Personal Development “To bring about lasting change, you have to change hearts and minds” Nigel Champion CMgr FCMI, Chartered Manager of the Week, set up a new compliance unit in response to workplace fatalities Read article Article Topic: Consultancy Five reflections on five years of Chartered Management Consultant accreditation At an event marking five years of ChMC status, speakers reflected on how the accreditation is boosting professional standards Read article Article Topic: Highlights – 29 April Being more human in the age of AI – plus all the other areas demanding better training Read article Article Resource The information on this page is designed to help you to develop ever more compelling business proposals and presentations. Take a look at our selection of tools which could help support you. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.