MD : Change starts at the top and needs to be firmly embedded into an organisation ’ s ways of working for it to become a part of the business . Recruitment processes are key . Think about how to get a range of candidates to apply for your roles . Think about how to make sure interviewers have a diverse range of experiences and perspectives . Think about how to develop talent with a one-size-doesn ’ t- fit-all mentality .
Organisations such as Amazon have a responsibility to showcase opportunities to a wide variety of people , and to show them that they can belong . Positive role-models also make such a difference .
It isn ’ t just the responsibility of leaders , though . Every employee in an organisation contributes to the culture , and I ’ d challenge each individual to think about the role they play , and how they can , and should , influence diversity and inclusion in procurement . Think about it , and then do something about it .
AQ : I see lot of positive changes happening in terms of setting up programmes and providing coaching and mentorship to women . Many organisations set up percentage targets for female employee and leadership . They need to find more female workforce from the market . My advice would be : before you look for talents outside , look carefully inside first . Each organisation have many women on board . How would you identify those female talents , and provide them the opportunity of growth and build up a strong talent pipeline . At the same time , enhance the culture of ED & I and become an attractive employer for women .
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