Insights
27/03/2025
inploi’s March 2025 highlights: celebrating Neurodiversity Week with inclusive hiring journeys, DFS’s accessible career sites, and practical steps for equitable recruitment. Featuring people-first technology, RL100 insights, and a free careers site accessibility scan.
Client Spotlight: DFS Leads the Way in Accessible Hiring
We’re proud to celebrate the launch of accessible career sites across DFS Group’s brands, supported by inploi, Tribepad, and accessiBe.
These upgrades ensure every candidate, regardless of ability, can explore and apply for roles with ease. Accessibility features include adaptive design, screen reader compatibility, and widget support across DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company.
Explore their accessible sites:
Hiring with Heart: People-First Technology in Action
The future of hiring isn’t just digital, it’s human.
People-first recruitment technology empowers HR teams to:
Support diverse candidate needs.
Reduce application drop-off with better UX.
Build stronger, trust-based candidate relationships.
Designing Inclusive Hiring Processes
Inclusion starts with intention.
This deep dive outlines practical steps for designing accessible, equitable candidate journeys:
Accessible websites that meet WCAG standards.
Clear, jargon-free application processes.
Inclusive language that broadens your candidate pool.
From the Field: RL100 Whitstable Summit
At the RL100 Whitstable Summit, Dean Webb and Felix Dealtry joined top TA leaders to discuss:
The strategic role of candidate experience design.
The growing need for inclusive technology in hiring.
How TA leadership is evolving into a more strategic business function.
Is Your Careers Site Accessible?
Hiring should be inclusive by design. Yet many organisations still face barriers that prevent diverse talent from engaging with their employer brand.
An accessible careers site:
Enhances employer brand.
Improves candidate experience.
Reduces drop-off.
Supports legal compliance.
Widens your talent pool.
Not sure where your site stands? Run a free Access Scan today
Make accessibility your competitive advantage.
Book a demo to see how inploi helps you create candidate experiences that work for everyone.
FAQs: Inclusive Hiring in 2025
What makes a careers site accessible?
An accessible careers site meets WCAG standards, is mobile-first, supports screen readers, and adapts to different user needs (e.g., ADHD-friendly or seizure-safe settings).
Why is accessibility important in hiring?
Accessible hiring journeys widen your talent pool, reduce drop-off, and boost candidate satisfaction - while ensuring fairness and legal compliance.
How can technology support neurodiverse candidates?
Features like adaptive forms, plain-language prompts, and adjustable settings help ensure neurodiverse candidates can apply with confidence.
Does accessibility really improve ROI?
Yes. Accessibility not only increases completed applications but also improves candidate NPS, strengthening employer brand and reducing cost per hire.