Login or become a Shortlist subscriber

Good intentions but lack of commitment in First Nations hiring

More employers now want First Nations candidates in their shortlists, but many lack the commitment and candidate support that leads to a successful hire, according to a specialist recruiter.

Smaart Recruitment director Maarten Roosenburg says it's increasingly common for employers to include diversity hiring requirements in recruitment tenders, and to seek detailed information on how agencies will source diverse candidates.

In Smaart Recruitment's main specialisations of contact centre, sales and marketing, and office support, Roosenburg has seen many clients with good intentions and a willingness to hire First Nations talent...