Why is this a problem?
Even when an organization wants more diverse participation, it may not know how to recruit in an inclusive way.
Important questions to ask:
- Are you always reaching out to the same people or groups?
- Do you mostly recruit through personal or professional contacts, which can leave others out?
- Are your outreach methods accessible and offered in different formats?
- Are you reaching the communities you actually want to include?
- Do you have the time and resources to build trust with underrepresented communities?
- Are your recruitment steps and requirements inclusive, or do they accidentally exclude people?