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: “Throw yourself in at the deep end – it’s how you’re going to learn” Being a young manager is challenging, but hugely rewarding, says Olivia Hepplewhite CMgr MCMI, Chartered Manager of the Week Read article Article Topic: How BIBF and CMI are Building Bahrain’s Leadership Pipeline See how BIBF and CMI partner to build Bahrain’s leadership pipeline, offering accredited pathways. Read article Case Study Topic: Highlights – 10 June NEETs must: how investing in managers can help the youth unemployment crisis – and much more Read article Article Topic: “Create clear boundaries”: tackling ‘shadow AI’ in your organisation As AI tools become second nature, here’s how to embrace the benefits without exposing your business to risk 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.