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Diversity, Equality
and Inclusion
Learn about our internal practices for diversity, equality and inclusion in our hiring processes for recruiters.
We open doors for all graduates through inclusive, fair, and forward-thinking hiring practices.
Built on fairness and driven by data, our approach ensures every graduate has a chance to succeed.
From hosting women in technology events to helping a multi-national investment corporation increase applications from talent in lower socio-economic areas, DE&I is fundamental to what we do. As proud winners of the Capgemini Recruitment Supplier Award for Diversity and Inclusion, our staff are extensively trained on recruiting lawfully with unconscious bias.
We take pride in ensuring all candidates are given equal opportunities and the chance to provide feedback on their experiences with our teams and our clients. A recent candidate survey found 96% of candidates would recommend GRB to other students and graduates looking for their next steps.
Our Talent Pool
Our talent pool reflects the rich diversity of today’s student and graduate population – capturing a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to support your inclusive hiring goals.
Identify as female
Eligible for free school meals
Black, Asian and minority ethnic
Attended state-run school
First generation at university
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Case Study
Attracting Female Talent from STEM backgrounds
How do you generate large numbers of high calibre female graduates in a sector that predominantly attracts more male applicants?
That was the challenge facing GRB when they partnered with a global eCommerce company to source and screen hundreds of graduates in a short time frame for their UK Operations scheme.
Our Team Training
All GRB staff are trained on recruiting lawfully and with awareness of unconscious bias when working with students and graduates. This in-depth training is designed to educate our team on the Equality Act 2010, reinforcing that it is unlawful to discriminate against individuals with protected characteristics—whether directly or indirectly.
The training covers a range of real-world scenarios and practical guidance to help our consultants identify and eliminate bias at every stage of the recruitment process. This commitment to fairness and compliance is embedded into our workflows, ensuring every candidate is treated equitably and respectfully.
Success Monitoring
Campaign Insight
and Analysis
Gender
Sexual Orientation
Age
Religious Belief
Disability
Ethnic Category
1st Generation Student
We track campaign performance at every stage with a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. From attraction to onboarding, our analytics monitor representation, engagement, and conversion rates – ensuring transparency and measurable progress.
Regular reporting and open communication keep you fully aligned and informed, helping you meet diversity goals while maintaining a seamless, data-driven recruitment process.
Preparing graduates for the workplace
GRB launched Graduate Mentor in 2020 to offer free one-to-one mentoring for students and graduates from under-represented backgrounds. One of the most effective strategies for building and retaining diversity is mentoring so naturally business leaders, senior graduate recruiters, university careers staff, professional coaches, alumni and industry experts from the full spectrum of sectors and company sizes are all joining this new and exciting platform and volunteering their time for this worthy cause.
“We needed exceptional graduates to fuel our global expansion and after searching for the best provider of graduate talent turned to GRB. After consultation we launched a carefully timed, targeted one month advertising and social media campaign to get our brand in front of the right graduate job seekers. The best thing about our campaign was the quality of the response and the service levels which were second to none from start to finish. We would certainly be recommending GRB and using them when recruiting for other graduate positions.”
– Head of Recruitment, Avios
“From start to finish GRB were incredibly easy to work with. Their friendly and helpful staff were able to execute a highly effective email campaign for us along with job posting and event promotion to lighten the load on our small team. They continue to deliver high numbers of applications for our graduate scheme and have a reach wider than we could ever hope for ourselves as a new scheme. I would highly recommend them to any organisation looking to widen their reach – thanks GRB!”
– Programme Manager, Local Government Association
“We were looking for a recruitment partner with an innovative approach to our recruitment challenge. A solution that not only had to deliver the right graduate traffic for our training schemes but also the optimum conversion – on budget. GRB didn’t let us down. They were the only agency to think outside the box and truly understand our situation from the beginning to design a bespoke recruitment package. Through a combination of online advertising, targeted emails, social media and mobile channels GRB have introduced some amazing candidates we have hired.”
– Global Head of Recruitment, The Information Lab
Why work with us?
Our recruitment solutions are built to help early talent teams meet their diversity goals. Whether you’re looking to increase representation, reach underrepresented groups, or improve inclusion across your hiring process, we offer targeted strategies, expert support, and actionable insights to deliver measurable change.
Proven Track Record
With over 25 years of expertise in the graduate job market, we consistently deliver exceptional results. Trusted by global brands and SMEs, we provide reliable, high-quality hires with speed, precision, and outstanding candidate experience.
Diversity Focus
From hosting women in technology events to increasing applications from lower socio-economic backgrounds, DEI is fundamental to our mission, promoting inclusivity and equity across all aspects of our recruitment process.
Brand Representation
Your brand is represented with care and professionalism at every stage. With deep industry knowledge and trusted status, we act as an extension of your team, promoting your values and opportunities to the highest calibre graduates.
High Quality Applicants
Attract engaged, career-focused students and graduates actively seeking opportunities. Our platform filters out noise, delivering high-quality applications that align with your role requirements and employer brand.
Candidate Experience
Experience engagement is considered at every step, ensuring candidates enjoy a positive, supportive process and leave with the best possible experience. Our feedback survey reprts 97% of candidates found us helpful and approachable throughout the process.
Targeted Campaigns
Use advanced filtering and audience segmentation to reach the right students and graduates, with tailored job alerts, branded emails, social media promotion, and data-backed targeting strategies.
Peace of Mind
Enjoy complete peace of mind with a fully managed, tailored recruitment process, expert support at every stage, and clear communication throughout. All activities are delivered to the highest standards and fully GDPR compliant.
Let's talk!
If you’re an employer looking to learn more about our services or the early talent recruitment space then we would love to have a chat. We’re here Monday to Thursday – 8:30-18:30 and Friday – 8.30-16:30.
We would love to hear from you.
Ruby Bullimore
Early Talent Recruitment Director
I’m a specialist Early Talent Recruitment Director with extensive experience managing recruitment campaigns for major global brands and organisations.
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