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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:

10 Aug 2022

Issue 4

Are Boards Becoming More Diverse?
 
Our previous content has been focused on how a board is made up and the different types of board members there are. One question we get asked about the most; are boards actually becoming diverse?
 
We see the quotas, we see the EDI statements and we see the “fuss”, but is it actually translating? Are organisations actually “walking the talk”?
 
According to the Parker review in 2017 all FTSE 100 companies were to have at least one board member from an ethnic minority background by this year (2021). As of November last year, 74 had met that target and according to the Hampton-Alexander Review press release the number of women on FTSE boards is up by 50 per cent in just five years. This is significant and any successful move forward is progress, however,  these 100 organisations are hardly indicative of the thousands of smaller listed and non-listed companies here in the UK.
 
The charity sector is also on a journey. According to the charity commission in 2017, 92% of trustees were white, senior, and above average income and education. The Charity Governance Code now lists Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as one of its seven principles of good governance and states: “Boards that commit to equality, diversity and inclusion are more likely to set a positive example and tone for the charity by following an appropriate strategy for delivering its purpose and setting inclusive values and culture.”
 
We know that the people we speak with are often wary of being used for their “diversifying factor,” be that their; age, ethnicity, or socio-economic background, so that organisations can say that they care but give them an ineffectual position - or “box-tick”. For BAME Recruitment, as a social change organisation with a focus on inclusivity, we are able to decide the organisations we work with. We will not be used to “tick a box”, choosing to be brave enough to call out if we think we are. The next step? Either educate if the organisation is open to change, or walk away.
 
Over the past year we’ve helped a number of organisations appoint over 25 trustees from different age ranges, ethnic minorities and socio-economic backgrounds to their boards. We’re not the only ones trying to make a difference; Getting on Board,  Action for Trustee Racial Diversity (ATRD), Dynamic Boards and a host of more mainstream organisations are all here fighting the good fight.
 
We’re focused on changing hearts and minds and know that diversity on boards is about diversity of thought and ensuring the representation of the community that the organisation serves.
 
Join our drop-in clinic tomorrow to find out more...

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