The Body Shop has unveiled its new strategic hiring plan for 2022. In an effort to remove the numerous barriers and hurdles that prevent many talented individuals from being employed - drug screenings, background checks, and experience - the company will soon hire its staff on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Called Open Hiring, this new strategy will promote a fair and equitable recruiting opportunity. The Body Shop had previously run two similar pilot programs for seasonal employees, and after such success, the company is eager to implement this recruitment model permanently.
Open Hiring will recruit Customer Consultants and all other entry-level positions available at The Body Shop on a first-come and first-serve basis. Nicholas Debray, President of the Body Shop, explains, "we believe businesses are a force for good, and that means giving everyone the opportunity to work regardless of their background and previous experience.
Inclusive Employee Recruitment Initiatives
The Body Shop Launched an Equitable Hiring Strategy
Trend Themes
1. Open Hiring - First-come, first-serve hiring process that eliminates certain barriers to employment.
2. Equitable Recruitment - Recruitment strategies aimed at removing barriers to employment for underserved communities.
3. Skills-based Hiring - Hiring based on capabilities rather than relying on experience and background checks.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Implementing open hiring processes to recruit diverse individuals who may have been excluded from traditional recruitment methods.
2. Human Resources - Offering new recruitment strategies that eliminate barriers to employment for underrepresented individuals.
3. Social Impact - Empowering communities by providing equitable hiring opportunities and promoting diversity in the workforce.