Bank of Ireland's approach to boosting ethnic inclusion in hiring

Bank of Ireland’s commitment to ethnic inclusion is driving significant change. After mandatory unconscious bias training for hiring managers, ethnic minority recruitment jumped from 7% to 19% of new hires in just two years. Their comprehensive approach includes training, inclusive job ads, and tailored programmes like the ethnic minority catalyst talent initiative, designed to support and advance minority employees.

The bank’s focus on real-life stories during training fosters deeper connections and understanding, shifting corporate culture towards inclusivity. With its iCount platform and partnerships like the one with INvolve, Bank of Ireland is striving to build a workforce that truly reflects the diversity of its customer base.

Read the full article to explore how these initiatives are reshaping the future of inclusive hiring.