DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
DE & I in the workforce and effective procurement DE & I can have a positive impact on business performance in a magnitude of ways from greater innovation and skill sharing , to increased productivity and higher revenues . Horder says that when an organisation is hiring , it shouldn ’ t always hire the same capabilities , as that can limit the creativity in teams and halt growth . “ Having a number of ways to do things allows for innovation , and having a broader skill set within teams can encourage continuous learning and development ,” she says .
“ So if you ’ re looking to recruit the very best talent , you ’ ll need to make sure you are doing everything you can to improve diversity in your business . You will also need to offer full transparency so that potential talent can see exactly what you offer , and choose your business over competitors .”
companies , because sometimes the best hires are made when a company isn ’ t actively looking . It ' s all about the introduction of ‘ hot ’ talent on the market , and what looks good is where businesses will stay ahead .”
She says that some businesses do really well in hiring at all levels , from graduate to executive level , “ and this allows candidates to develop in an organisation , but also coming in at a higher level with different experience , provides the opportunity to do things differently and have a birds eye view of a department .”
Training procurement teams Training is imperative , especially when we talk about the development of the younger generation and the newly-forged culture of working-from-home . Horder says : “ because of the working from home element , I think it ’ s really difficult for a lot of people to develop , learn and progress .
“ Not having the ability to easily bounce ideas off someone who you might sit next to in an office , can directly impact productivity .
“ Training also improves job satisfaction and retention , as it makes employees feel valued and that you are investing into the future . Team training days are really effective as they bring the culture together and set a framework for sharing new skills and ideas with colleagues which allow for development .” sustainabilitymag . com 85