Beyond the CV: Episode 3 Diversity in Recruitment with Atta Gyedu, now live!!

August 23, 2023

We are excited to announce the release of the newest episode of our podcast, “Beyond the CV” hosted by Internal Recruitment Manager, Tyler Zammit. In this instalment, Tyler welcomes a trailblazer in the recruitment industry, Atta Gyedu, Career Outreach Lead from Programme One. With a unique perspective and a mission to boost diversity, Atta’s presence ignites the conversation of diversity in recruitment.

After partnering with Programme One last year, PRG are thrilled to take the opportunity to sit down with Atta to discuss their strategy to engage diverse candidates and illuminate their distinctive approach to address the workplace inequality for Black talent within the Recruitment Industry.

In this episode, Atta shares his vision of Programme One, a third-sector-funded nonprofit organisation, dedicated to opening doors for underrepresented talent. Gain insights into Atta’s journey, from his entry into the industry to the inception of Programme One. Uncover the power of mentorship in driving retention and career progression, breaking down barriers in recruitment.

Overall, this episode of Beyond The CV delves into the crucial theme of diversity and representation in recruitment. Atta’s journey and Programme One’s innovative approach underscore the importance of inclusive practices in reshaping the recruitment landscape. These conversations are not just important; they are essential in reshaping the future of recruitment and empowering individuals from all walks of life. This episode guides us to embrace diversity, challenge norms, and pave the way for a more equitable and promising future.

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In addition, if there’s anything we can help you with in regard to sourcing candidates or finding a new role, please get in touch here.

Written by:

Lauren Stone

Marketing Executive

As Marketing Executive, Lauren operates across the 5 brands owned by PRG. She is responsible for successfully delivering social media strategy, content creation and client collateral across a myriad of social media platforms and sources of digital touch-points. Lauren leads on the day-to-day management of planning long-term social media strategy, managing content creation for all 5 brands, as well as the successful delivery and monitoring of content across multiple platforms. Highly experienced in producing interactive and engaging video media, Lauren manages the creation of bespoke content for client collateral projects that have positive effects on not only ROI for the business, but long-standing positive relationships, particularly for RPO clients.

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