The awards, which have recognised the best employers in the recruitment industry since 2013, now offer consultancy and in-house recruiters an unrivalled opportunity to showcase their work in recruiting and retaining valuable talent across the many underrepresented individuals, communities and populations in the workplace today.

“There’s a lot of talk in the corporate headquarters and press articles about how DEI issues are key to business success. However, we rarely learn about the ‘hows’ of recruitment and retention initiatives to bring untapped, valuable talent into our workplaces,” said Recruiter editor DeeDee Doke. “These refocused awards are our opportunity to show the world how it’s done by innovative recruiters, and that their examples of best practices can shine a light on the path for others.

“This is a pioneering movement. Let’s join forces to demonstrate to our candidates, clients and UK Ltd that the answers are here.”

In addition to specific recruitment and retention strategies for underrepresented individuals and groups, the Investing in Talent Awards will also offer recognition to workplaces providing outstanding attention to women’s health issues, industry initiatives across sectors, best workplaces for companies generally and many more categories.

At press time, the full roster of elite judges had yet to be announced.

The deadline to enter is 29 September and the gala awards will be held on 30 January 2024 at the Brewery.

Visit www.investingintalent.co.uk to review the categories and enter.