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Beware of scams: Protect yourself from fraudulent messages

At Diversifying Group, we're committed to your safety and security. We would like to ask our candidates to beware of a current scam that targets job seekers. Fraudsters may reach out to you impersonating consultants with job opportunities or offers in order to get your personal information or request payment. It's crucial to be vigilant and verify the authenticity of any messages you receive.

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.

  • It contains poor spelling and/or grammar.

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


For your safety, we strongly advise:

  • Do not respond to these messages.

  • Do not share any personal information, banking details, or make any payments requested through these messages.

  • 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.


Stay alert and safeguard yourself against fraudulent activity. If you have any doubts or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly using the contact details below:

26 Mar 2021

Diversity Lens - Issue 69

Mar 26

Diversity Lens - Issue 69

Welcome to Diversity Lens.
Diversifying your news consumption.


Are you feeling burned out?

As we pass the one year anniversary of the first UK lockdown, monotonous routines and long hours are truly taking their toll. Harvard Business Review has dubbed it a 'burnout epidemic'.

Scroll down for some practical solutions to beat burnout provided by HBR themselves to help yourself, and those working alongside you.
OUR STORY OF THE WEEK
'How AI lets bigots and trolls flourish while censoring LGBTQ+ voiceswww.mic.com
Thiago Dias Oliva studies anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech online. He has conducted studies into the artificial intelligence tool Perspective which assigns text a 'toxicity' rating. His results found major flaws in the software which identified a Black, gay drag queen's tweets as more 'toxic' than a white nationalist, or Donald Trump.

Queer activists and creators have long maintained that their content is 'over-policed' while a whole host of considerably more harmful content is under-policed.

"Hate speech and harassment are all about context", says Jillian York, citing how the oppressed often turn insults into empowerment speech. AI possesses the nuance to account for this - but with the tech industry still struggling with diversity, it so often fails to accommodate these contexts.
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Young lesbians most likely to be lonely in lockdown

9 in 10 young lesbians have admitted to feeling lonely and separated from people that they are closest to during the pandemic - a report from Just Like Us has revealed. 1,140 LGBTQ+ secondary school pupils were asked how they have felt on a daily basis since the pandemic began. Although lesbians are the most affected, this report speaks to the broader issue of young people's mental health.Read more... (2 minutes)
Black history lessons to be made mandatory in Welsh schools

Wales is the first country in the UK to make Black history teaching mandatory in school curriculums. The clause comes after 35,000 signatures called for the histories of people of colour to be included in the education system. Professor Charlotte Williams has stated that the new curriculum would make a 'significant change' and enable 'every child to learn about contributions that have shaped the Welsh nation.'
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Video of the Week...
How can we help end hair discrimination?
At least 93% of black people with afro hair in the UK have experienced micro-aggressions.
 
This Week in D&I...
Steps to take when you’re starting to feel burned out
"Challenges that were formerly manageable feel insurmountable." Sound familiar? Whether through excess emotional labour or lack of resources and support, burnout has become the norm for many. Whether you're noticing it in yourself or your employees, don't ignore burnout but take steps to address it.
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Pride in Education 2021: Open call for contributions

Pride in Education is a bi-yearly gobal virtual conference which focuses on LGBTQI+ inclusion in all aspects of Education set up in June 2020 to support people through the pandemic. The first conference was launched by Bonnie Greer and Sir Derek Jacobi and attracted over 1000 people. The next event will kick off on Friday 11th June, and you're invited to submit a presentation. Deadline 6th April.
 
Upcoming Events...
Applying for the Racial Justice Lead role at Amnesty International?

Sign up to join an online session on AIUK’s new strategy 2022-2030. Learn more about AIUK’s commitments to anti-racism, insights into the role, and gain the opportunity to ask any questions related to your application!

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