Community Corporate are a nationally award-winning diversity and inclusion recruitment social business, all about providing aspiring workers with alternative pathways into available jobs. Their professional relations with many existing partners across the state can present you with an array of opportunities in retail, hospitality, logistics and warehousing, admin and IT to name a few!
Being leaders in inclusive recruitment, their primary achievement is assisting hundreds of refugees, migrants, young people and women to kick start their careers with targeted industry training and coaching support.
With many employers facing a critical skills gap, finding the right people for the workforce is an ongoing challenge in today’s market. Talent retention is even more important and here are four things leading employers understand:
1) Creativity & Innovation Thrive in a Diverse Workplace
Employers understand that when there are diverse opinions expressed at meetings and a variety of perspectives coming together to problem-solve, innovation and creativity will increase. It’s also clear that fresh ideas and diverse viewpoints will better generate solutions, products and services that reflect the customer base being served.
2) Market Reach Expands with Inclusion
Companies that value and build diversity in the workplace are highlighted for their social responsibility which improves their reputation and allows them to reach a broader market base. As Australian consumer’s purchasing trends continue to evolve, more and more we see people look beyond a company’s product or service quality or price alone. They want to know about the corporate culture, what an organization values and ultimately, they want to know what a purchase from that company says about them.
3) Employees Value a Sense of Belonging
Similarly, today’s job seekers want to work for employers who value diversity and will consider this when making career moves. Employees want to know they’re a part of a company culture that aligns with their values and work in an environment where everyone is actively made to feel welcome. Long-term retention increases in diverse workplaces when employees feel valued for who they are and can see themselves and their ideas represented at the leadership levels.
4) Diverse Workplaces Come Out on Top
The result is an impact on the organization’s bottom line; companies with a more diverse workforce are proving to outperform those that don’t prioritise diversifying their employee demographic. It’s just good business to recruit from a broader talent pool. In a world that’s becoming closer knit due to the increased use of technology, employers are becoming more skilled at recognising skills, qualifications and experience gained overseas, and are seeing how these are an asset to the workforce here in Australia. The diversity - dividend while making a social impact - attracts a broader range of both talent and consumers and has organizations with D&I imbedded coming out ahead.
“Beyond consumer directed influence, companies are embracing the impact of strong corporate social responsibility as a competitive advantage. Being branded as a good corporate citizen breeds positive workforce culture and elevates a company’s value proposition.” - Carmen Garcia, Founder and CEO, Community Corporate