Introduce initiatives to support workplace diversity

Kari Foundation: Indigenous Employment

KARI's established indigenous community network powers their effective employment and mentorship program. In partnership with the government, specialist KARI mentors build strong relationships with both line managers and employees in the workplace, ensuring long-term careers not just jobs. KARI is an indigenous-led organisation.

SBS Cultural Safety Plan – Template

SBS, Australia's national diverse broadcaster, requires production companies working on programs which focus on under-represented communities to provide a Cultural Safety Plan which outlines the production company’s commitment to meaningful collaboration with relevant under-represented communities and its plan to create an inclusive environment.

SBS provides this Cultural Safety Plan Template to assist productions companies.

Koori Employment and Career Strategy 2017-2020, Victoria State Government

This action plan aims to build stronger careers for the Koori community in Victoria's justice department. Methods outlined include: raising the awareness and use of ceremonial and NAIDOC leave entitlements for Koori staff; meaningful consultation with the Koori community; and adapting the staff induction program to be more inclusive of Koori issues, perspectives and policies.

The Blueprint for Muslim Inclusion: Recommendations for Film Industry Professionals

A broad set of recommendations for film industry professionals. Includes sector-based guidance, solutions, examples of production companies and studios; agencies; festivals; film and drama schools.

Statement: The Black Writers' Guild

A powerful letter from UK Black authors to the publishing industry requesting action to tackle the deep-rooted racial inequalities in the major corporate publishing companies. They put forward on eight key steps for the industry to adopt.

The Guardian view on colour-conscious casting: mixing it up can be a good thing

An article looking at David Oyewolo's casting in the BBC adaptation of the novel Les Miserables. This approach goes beyond “colour-blind” casting, with directors "making a deliberate choice to ditch the naturalism that underlies most casting decisions."

BIFA: Fair Recruitment and Inclusivity in the Workplace Training 2021/22

Training from BIFA for the film industry. Participants learn how to implement fairer, more equitable recruitment policies in their own organisations to improve inclusivity. Suitable for heads of department and those with hiring responsibilities.

The Benefits of Mentorship

Article advocating the benefits of mentorship for both parties and business as a whole.

Mentorship is most successful when it is treated as an opportunity for two-way learning, and when there is buy-in across the business, from the top down.

Ask the Mentor: How do I find and hire more diverse writers?

Article offering advice on finding diverse writers.

'I approached everyone in relation to their professional experience – which is what I wanted them to bring. What I did differently is that I actively searched beyond my usual networks.' - Casting producer Sancia Robinson

Screenskills Mentoring Programme: Become a Mentor

The ScreenSkills Mentoring Programme runs across the screen industries in the UK; mentoring is regarded as a two-way confidential partnership of development, dialogue, learning and challenge. The typical commitment is six hours over six months. Tailored to the screen industries.

Inclusive Recruitment Checklist

A refugee inclusivity checklist. This Checklist is designed to help recruiters and employers address the barriers that refugees face when restarting their careers in the UK. It includes information and tips on advertising, interviewing and onboarding.