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: Highlights – 22 July World Cup own goals, tackling the youth employment crisis and championing disabled leaders Read article Article Topic: From survival to strategic leadership: how learning transformed my confidence, career and life Judith Otisi ACMI fCMgr explains how studying for a Level 7 qualification with CMI helped her build confidence Read article Article Topic: The real barrier to AI adoption isn’t technology – it’s management As organisations rush to adopt AI, managers must focus less on tools and more on trust, capability and human judgement Read article Article Topic: Why strategic leaders must recognise weak organisational signals before crises emerge Long before a crisis becomes visible, organisations often reveal subtle signs of trouble. Here’s what to do as a leader 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.