REDIVE
Workforce mobility, which naturally induces workforce diversity, is a key element of the European employment strategy as delineated in the Europe 2020 document, with targets for a sustainable and inclusive growth. The REDIVE project aims at improving the multi-cultural recruitment processes in European companies to increase the effectiveness of workforce diversity. Its first aim is a better understanding of the current situation in Europe with regard to workforce diversity and recruitment.
More specifically:
- Understand the extent to which cultural workforce diversity is incorporated in the strategy of European Companies.
- Evaluate and map the differences in recruitment practices across different European cultures.
- Identify best practices in terms of multi-cultural recruitment and extract main lessons.
In order to achieve these objectives, data was collected through three channels. First an extensive survey on cross-cultural diversity was distributed among the network of the partners. Insights of this survey were combined with data from the CRF institute to together provide a quantitative insight into the current situation in Europe. Second, interviews were conducted with HR professionals in the partner-countries. This provided a validation of the survey results and a deeper insight into best practices. Third, panels were organized with HR professionals and academics where the results were further discussed and validated. Currently, a training program for HR professionals is being developed focused on multicultural recruitment.
For more information, see www.redive.eu, or contact Dirk van Dierendonck
