Diversity Management as a Responsible Way of Searching for Job Candidates – Case Study of Big Companies that Signed Diversity Chart in Poland

Abstract

The aim of the paper is to analyse the usage of diversity management in the recruitment process in companies operating in Poland, which signed D iversity Charter (DC) document. The main emphasis is put on three most important aspects of diversity: gender, age and disability, as they are the leading barriers for hiring employees in Poland. I n order to achieve this goal, the following objectives has been set: (1) to identify elements of job offers that are opened for diversity, (2) to analyse job offers of big companies which signed D C in terms of using the elements opened for diversity (3) to discuss diversity management issues in the recruitment process of Polish companies. The case study analysis is a research method applied in the paper. The investigation is based on the content of job offers to be found in different platforms designed for recruitment as well as on the companies’ websites and the opinions of experts expressed in non-standardized interviews. The results of the research indicate that the majority of companies follow with the principles of diversity management, as they have declared. However, many of them should improve their communication related to diversity issues. I t is worth emphasizing that companies should more carefully create descriptions of job offers. What is more, there is much to be done in the context of caring for people with disabilities during recruitment.