Good Work and Better Business case studies – businesses adopting inclusive recruitment approaches

Uncategorized Monday 23 February 2026

Demonstrating inclusive business practices 

These case studies explore how different employers are putting inclusive recruitment into practice. They form part of research examining how organisations are working to widen access to employment, reduce recruitment barriers, and support people from diverse backgrounds into work.

• Aviva – collaborating with Sheffield College to support young people into employment
• GXO – demonstrating respectful, discrete practices in offering employment opportunities for those with experience of the Criminal Justice System
• HLM Architects – removing barriers in their recruitment process to diversify access to this sector

Collectively, they show what real inclusive recruitment looks like: the practical steps organisations are taking, what they are learning along the way, and how small changes to recruitment processes can make a meaningful difference. In addition, they highlight the opportunities and challenges that emerge when employers actively seek to create more accessible and supportive pathways into work.

Why this matters 

Access to employment is not always equal, and recruitment processes can exclude talented people. By sharing real-world examples, these case studies offer practical insight into how organisations can open up opportunities, build more diverse and inclusive workforces, and support fairer access to good work. They aim to support learning, inform policy and practice, and encourage more employers to reflect on how their own recruitment approaches can create opportunity rather than barriers.

Other examples of inclusive recruitment 

Do you recognise these inclusive recruitment approaches within your own business or a business you work closely with? Get in touch with Belen Martinez to discuss a case study highlighting this good practice.