Using Cultural Intelligence to create fairer recruitment

Sessions will explore how Cultural Intelligence, which is the ability to understand and work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds, can help organisations build fairer, more welcoming recruitment practices.

Participants will:

• Explore how identity and culture shape experiences of work and hiring.
• Recognise how unconscious bias, stereotypes and misunderstandings affect recruitment.
• Share perspectives and learn from others.
• Develop practical actions to create more inclusive hiring processes.

Founded in 1992, Roshni, which means light, provides a safe, women-only space for marginalised South Asian women in Sheffield. Its mission is to see women thrive through empowerment and opportunity, offering tailored services that support wellbeing and economic independence.

Workshop Details

Sheffield Hallam University, City Centre Campus (Room TBC)
6 & 13 November 2025, 10am-1pm

This is a women-only event, ensuring a comfortable environment for Roshni participants.

Attendees must be available for both sessions.

• Session 1: Rethinking Recruitment – Understanding Cultural Intelligence and exploring what makes hiring feel welcoming or off-putting.
• Session 2: Working Together for Change – Building confidence, sharing ideas, and creating practical actions for more inclusive recruitment.

Employers, HR professionals and managers involved in recruitment or workforce development are welcome to attend.

To find out more or secure your place, please email Belen Martinez B.Martinez@shu.ac.uk