About Jo Major
Recruitment is not fair and accessible, we’re CHANGING that!
Too many people are still locked out of opportunity because of how recruitment is done. We believe a fulfilling, successful career should be within reach for everyone, not just those who fit the mould or know how to ‘play the game’. Let’s reshape recruitment into something that works for everyone.
About
Jo Major
Ex Recruiter, Former Global Recruitment Trainer, now an established DEI Practioner
With over 25 years in recruitment, Jo knows the industry inside out and she’s not afraid to challenge how it works.
She’s the founder of Diversity in Recruitment and a driving force behind real, practical DE&I change in hiring and talent attraction. Jo’s work focuses on reshaping recruitment cultures through strategic training programmes that don’t just tick boxes, they improve candidate experience, attract underrepresented talent, and boost employee engagement.
A recognised voice across the UK recruitment space, Jo is a sought-after speaker, podcast guest, and panellist at major industry events including Rec Expo, TiARAs and the Recruiter Investing in Talent Awards. She collaborates with organisations like Talint, TEAM, Bullhorn, The Access Group, Recite Me, JAAQ at Work, HR World and the CIPD to push DE&I further up the agenda.
Jo’s mission is simple: to put inclusion, equity, and accessibility at the heart of how we hire and make recruitment better for everyone.
Diversity in Recruitment perspectives
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelous
Social vs Cultural Fit: Are the Blurred Lines Costing us?
Want to know one of the most commonly misused terms in recruitment and hiring? Culture fit. Whenever I ask recruiters or hiring managers to explain their culture, I often get vague, subjective answers. It usually comes down to how someone feels about working there,...
Don’t Leave Intersectionality Behind: Why We Must Do More Than Tick the DE&I Box
Identity matters. Even in 2025, it still plays a significant role in how people are treated, hired, promoted, and included (or not) at work. Your background, lived experience, and identity characteristics continue to shape your career. While some people move through...
Why HR Expertise Alone isn’t Enough to Drive Strategic DE&I
Why HR expertise alone isn’t enough to lead strategic DE&I. Explore why HR leaders need support from DE&I practitioners to create inclusive, equitable workplaces, and how businesses can make real change.
Diversity and Inclusion in Recruitment Training. What Should be Included?
When we talk about building more inclusive workplaces, recruitment is one of the first places we need to start. But too often, recruitment teams and hiring managers are handed the responsibility of ‘being more inclusive’ without the right support, tools, or training...
The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Right DE&I Trainer for Your Team
Investing in DE&I training is a big step for any business, and getting it right matters. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen the work you’ve already begun, the right trainer will shape how your people understand equity, inclusion, and diversity,...
Why Accessible Onboarding Matters: How I’m Helping My Clients Get It Right
Accessible and inclusive hiring doesn’t stop once a contract is signed. In fact, onboarding is where it really begins. That’s why I’ve partnered with Marvel, a recruitment business committed to inclusive and equitable hiring, to create two brand-new resources designed...
Gender Inequality. Is Unpaid Care Work at the Heart of it?
Do employers, recruiters, or hiring managers ever really consider the amount of unpaid care work women are doing? I’ll be honest. When I was an active recruiter, I didn’t. And I’m not alone. Unpaid care work is one of the most significant but invisible contributors to...
Flexible Working: Yes, we are Still Talking About it – and Here’s Why
Flexible working. Yes, we are still talking about it. And no, it’s not old news. It’s still one of the most talked-about topics in recruitment because it matters. It matters to millions of people across the UK who are trying to balance their careers with everything...
Why Inclusive Workplace Policies Matter More Than You Think!
Let’s talk about inclusive policies. They might not be the most glamorous part of your DE&I strategy, but they’re one of the most important. Decent, inclusive policies lay the foundations for all your inclusion work. They set the standard for behaviour, ethics,...
Is Your Business Brave Enough to Talk About Equal Pay?
Is your business brave enough to talk about equal pay? Have you ever really thought about how transparent your business is when it comes to equal pay and salary equality? Is it something you’ve considered including in your employer value proposition or on your careers...
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We believe EVERYBODY has a right to a fulfilling and successful career.
With offices in London and Leeds, we want to make recruitment processes accessible to EVERYONE and create an environment where every person is welcome and has an equal opportunity to secure great work.
We help recruitment teams get to grips with equality, equity, diversity and inclusion. Through advice and training, we give recruiters the insight, tools and confidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, and confidently partner with hiring managers.
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