Diversity Enhancement for a British Media Giant
A British media giant was looking to diversify its workforce and break away from the conventional talent pool. Instead of seeking candidates solely from big broadcasters or production houses, they adopted a research-focused executive hiring model. This approach enabled them to discover talent in unexpected places.
As part of their diversity and inclusion initiative, they engaged Research Europe to support the hire of Assistant Commissioners across comedy, arts & entertainment, film, drama, factual, and kids’ genres. Via research and sourcing within our diversity networks, we identified nearly 600 potential candidates, all from underrepresented groups. These groups focused on ethnicity, gender identification, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, socio-economic background, disability, and neurodivergence.
Our search led us to consider diverse professionals, including:
- Stand-up comedians
- Children's authors
- Heads of educational programs at museums and cultural festivals
We brought forward a longlist of over 70 interested and qualified candidates, leading to the placement of three candidates from unconventional backgrounds, including individuals from various ethnic backgrounds.