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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:

17 Sep 2021

Diversity Lens - Issue 94

Sep 17

Diversity Lens - Issue 94

Welcome to Diversity Lens.
Diversifying your news consumption.

 

This week we found out that 56% of young people think humanity is doomed. In the world's largest study into climate-related fears, they also reported that 75% were frightened of the future.

Need an antidote? In good news this week, one of London’s busiest streets goes car-free; Lewis Hamilton attended the Met Gala and paid for young Black designers to accompany him; and accounting firm KPMG have pledged to recruit more working-class staff and to publish a socio-economic pay gap.
 
STORY OF THE WEEK
"Met Gala: Multiple arrests made as large crowd of BLM protesters gather outside fashion event"
The Independent

Did you realise there were protesters outside the Met Gala? Photos of the elite at this high fashion event have overshadowed BLM clashes with the police.

While most of us were preoccupied by the passive activism occurring inside the prestigious event - see AOC’s bold dress- you might have missed the large group of demonstrators outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Protestors were acting peacefully and seen to be chanting Black Lives Matter, before police began making arrests.

The extravagance and opulence inside the event contrasted sharply with the scenes outside, a disparity made more evident considering the past 18 months of widespread financial, health and social insecurity. Met Gala tickets will set you back £30K.

“Being at the Met this year was cognitive dissonance", Pose star Indya Moore explained. “People were protesting and arrested in the name of what so many of us who attended, care deeply about." It was Moore's first Met Gala, and they have said it will be their last.
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IN OTHER NEWS...
Strictly Come Dancing crew learning sign language ahead of welcoming first deaf contestant

Rose Ayling-Ellis will join the other 14 celebrities in the ballroom on Saturday. In measures taken to supporting Rose, the production team will undertake specialised training and learn the basics of sign language. Rose will also be accompanied by an interpreter throughout rehearsals and live shows.

This year we will also see the first male same-sex dance pairing.

Read time: 3.5 minutes
Brain scans revealed how racism weighs on Black women's health
A new study conducted by neuropsychologists has found that Black women who have experienced more racism throughout their lives may suffer long term health problems. Using MRIs to observe brain activity, the researchers found that women who were exposed to more discrimination in their life have "stronger brain responses to threat" suggesting that racism has had a "trauma-like' effect.

Read time: 4 minutes
Lil Nas X honored for talking about suicide, mental health

The Trevor Project has recognised the 22-year-old artist for his candid approach to mental health. Before he came out as gay in 2019, he thought he would “die with the secret”. Since, he has been transparent about his suicidal feelings and depression, normalising such conversations among young people. The Trevor Project applauds this via their Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award.

Read time: 3.5 minutes

"If using my voice and expressing myself in my music can help even one kid out there who feels alone, then it was all worth it."

THIS WEEK IN D&I...
Tom Ilube: First black chairman of RFU hopes appointment inspires others
New Chairman of the Rugby Football Union is ready to set out a "big and exciting vision" over the coming decade. Tom Ilube is the first Black Chair of any major sport and as such, he hopes to inspire others to make a difference at all levels of the game. He emphasises the importance of representation on the pitch, in the boardroom, and in coaching and match official roles.

Read time: 6 minutes
UK developer appoints equality, diversity and inclusion manager to combat games industry toxicity
BAFTA award winning games developer, Sumo Group has just appointed their first equality, diversity & inclusion manager to enforce positive change and improve conditions for women and marginalised communities in the industry. This comes after many companies in the sector have been connected to sexual harassment cases. "The industry has a long way to go, but in recent years we have seen major improvements", says the new appointee, Leon Killin.

Read time: 2 minutes

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