Josh Willacy
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead- Uk & Emea @Randstad
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WORK HISTORY
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead- Uk & Emea @Randstad
Diversity Recruiting Subject Matter Expert: Serving as a trusted subject matter expert, I provide expert guidance to Randstad on diversity recruiting best practices. Strategic Diversity Recruiting Partner: I co-create comprehensive diversity recruiting strategies in alignment with HR leadership and Talent Centers of Excellence (CoE) teams at the local, regional, and global levels. Continuous Improvement Advocate: Fostering relationships and processes to enhance attraction and selection from diverse backgrounds, I work in tandem with HR leadership and Talent CoE teams across various geographies to drive sustained improvement.Event Management and Brand Promotion: I lead and develop networking events, bringing together communities of best practice to drive equity.Diversity Goal Alignment: I support global, regional, and local diversity goals and ensure alignment with delivery teams, contributing to meaningful diversity initiatives.Inclusive Recruitment Collaborator: I partner with local, regional, and global recruitment teams, contributing to the development and sharing of innovative Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) recruitment practices.Responsible Business Advocate: I work closely with the internal Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion team to align our responsible business approach with external delivery, ensuring a meaningful impact.
EDUCATION
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Science (BS), Politics
SKILLS
ABOUT JOSH WILLACY
Hi! I’m Josh Willacy (he/him) and I’m a highly experienced Diversity and Inclusion (DEI) consultant with a decade of experience in the field. I’m committed to helping organisations create fair, equitable and inclusive environments whilst driving meaningful, transformative social impact. I have been fortunate enough to have worked with some of the world\'s leading global brands and businesses, assisting them to effectively develop and implement DEI strategies that embed lasting positive change. My experience working across a wide range of sectors and markets has given me a well-rounded and nuanced understanding of the complex challenges organisations face whilst navigating their journey to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive. I have a proven track record of success supporting organisations establish cultures of psychological safety that foster innovation, creativity, and collaboration. I help organisations optimise their recruitment processes and practices to attract, nurture and retain top talent from diverse backgrounds. I develop engaging, thought-provoking and interactive DEI learning and development programmes across a wide range of topics. As a mixed race, gay man who is neuro-diverse, intersectionality and informs my approach to inclusion work, as does empathy, curiosity, data insights and creating meaningful impact. I’m also inspired by and actively engaged in community work and act as a board trustee for the charity and LGBTQ homelessness charity Stonewall Housing.
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