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Recruitment scams are not always obvious. Here are a few tips on how to identify a fraudulent message:

  • It’s from an unknown phone number, country code or email address.

  • It contains a link; these may contain malware that could be installed on your device so avoid clicking on these.

  • It contains sudden requests for payment or pressure to act quickly.

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  • It contains unrealistic salary or working arrangements - if it’s too good to be true it probably is.


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  • Report the scam message to your local authorities or the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) through their official website for further investigation.


At Diversifying Group, we might contact you by text message, however:

  • Initial contact will usually be via an email address containing @diversifying.com or via LinkedIn.

  • We never send job offers or requests for personal information via text message to individuals who have not registered with our agency.

  • We will never ask a candidate to pay fees as part of the recruitment process.

  • We have an office phone number on our website, so you can give us a call if you’re not sure of anything.


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07 Aug 2024

Being an active ally in response to racist violence

The ongoing racist violence we are seeing across the UK is appalling - but it hasn't come out of nowhere.

The anti-immigrant, racist and Islamophobic narratives which are underpinning this must be challenged and dismantled. Keep reading for common misconceptions and how to challenge them.

But first, how you can support your colleagues and teams now, and always.

 

💬 Check in on your colleagues.

People may understandably be feeling afraid, angry, hurt or hopeless at the moment. Check in to see if colleagues need more flexibility with their workloads, or to take more breaks.

Create a safe(r) space for your teams to share their thoughts and concerns. If you are a manager, make sure to actively listen to any concerns your team have and provide reassurance and support.

✍️ Support someone to report a hate crime.

Citizens Advice suggest contacting a hate crime support service before you report the incident to the police. Organisations such as SARIStop Hate UKTell Mama and The Anthony Walker Foundation are a good place to start.

If you or someone else are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police.

🤝 Assist your colleagues with travel.

People may feel unsafe travelling to/from work or out in the community if they are from a visibly minoritised background in case they are targeted.
Could you offer to walk them to/from work or their nearest transport stop? Or help arrange alternative transportation, like a taxi, to get them home safely?

 

❌ Common misconceptions & how to challenge

 

💬 "Claiming asylum in the UK is easy"

False. Claiming asylum can take years, with many facing long periods of uncertainty about where they will live, work or study, and so are unable to plan for their future. This can be a distressing time, so we should be empathetic and supportive.

💬 "Migrants are taking all the houses"

Migrants are often blamed for housing shortages in the UK, but they aren't actually eligible for social housing, except in very limited circumstances. Most migrants who come to the UK to work or study can't receive benefits or get help with their housing, so live in privately rented accommodation.

💬 "Asylum seekers only come here for the benefits"

Asylum seekers only receive accommodation if they are defined as 'destitute', and otherwise only receive £40 per week to pay for food and any expenses. They also aren't allowed to work or apply for council housing.

💬 "I don't want illegal refugees coming into this country"

Seeking asylum is a fundamental human right, and it's not illegal to seek asylum. It's also not illegal to be refused asylum if you have been unable to meet the very strict criteria to prove your need for protection as a refugee.

 

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