The Register

Supervision of the Certification Mark

Inclusion Industry Standard - Strict Controls

The Licence to Recruit Certification Mark is awarded to individuals when the following criteria are met:

Completion of a training course comprising 10 core-modules (classroom or virtual delivery).
Production of a written essay, based on the practical application of theory (uploaded via an online portal).
Passing an online examination (50 randomised questions selected from the 10 core-modules).
Mandatory annual refresher training, to maintain current best practice standards.

The Licence to Recruit Certification Mark is awarded to organisations when the following criteria are met:

A self-assessment disclosure of current equity, diversity and inclusion performance.
Submission of physical evidence to support the answers provided in the organisation's self-assessment (uploaded via online portal).
70% of internal recruitment staff have completed (or) are in the process of completing the Licence to Recruit programme for Individuals.
Production of an improvement strategy based on the results from the self-assessment and physical evidence score.
Statement of Intent sent to all recruitment suppliers / recruitment providers within the organisation's supply-chain.

Strict Guidelines and Governance

Supervision of the Certification Mark

Being awarded a certification mark is an official award, and as such the governance and supervision of the mark is strictly controlled.

1.1 All organisations and individuals who hold the mark must be searchable via a public online directory - this ensures the mark remains live and valid. It also ensures the public cannot be misled regarding the details of any valid marks.

1.2 Organisations and individuals must complete an annual refresher programme.

1.3 All internal training professionals who are licensed to deliver content must complete the annual ‘train the trainer’ refresher course.

1.4 An audit will take place bi-annually to ensure organisations are compliant with ‘internal capability’ measurements.

1.5 Organisations that fall below the 70% threshold will have a rectification period of no longer than 3 months.

1.6 Organisations that fail to achieve the 70% capability measure will be suspended until compliance is achieved.

1.7 Any organisations that fail the rectification audit will be withdrawn from the mark and their public profile will reflect this status.

1.8 Any organisations licensed as a ‘certification centre’ will undergo advanced supervision.

1.9 Any organisation or individual who brings the mark into disrepute will be removed from the register and the mark withdrawn, until such time as appropriate rectifications have been made.

Official Certification Mark

Supervision of the Certification Mark

Inclusion Industry Standard - Strict Controls

Strict Guidelines and Governance

Supervision of the Certification Mark

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