Making WCAG compliant recruitment a reality

By Ross Linnett, Recite Me CEOWeb

Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) play an essential role in any effective recruitment strategy. Having an accessible website and providing an inclusive candidate journey is not simply ‘nice to have’. Rather, they are ‘must have’ indicators of organisational success. Recite Me’s CEO, Ross Linnett explains.

Research shows that only one in three job seekers think recruiters make online job applications suitably accessible for disabled people Providing a WCAGcompliant website show that recruiters are addressing inclusion and leveling the playing field for candidates

Creating a website in such a way enables everyone to successfully engage and interact with an online recruitment process Candidates are able to successfully use personal assistive technology or navigate online content in unique ways tailored to their specific needs

Why is it important to have a compliant recruitment website?

It’s not just about checking the box on diversity hires Compliant recruitment drives reach a much wider audience, allowing you to attract and retain the best talent from the widest pool of potential candidates

Companies that recognise, seek out and embrace diversity benefit from several competitive advantages - like building a stronger, more innovative, engaged, resilient and adaptable workforce, and creating a positive organisational culture

In today’s competitive marketplace, DEI is a means of achieving positive cultural change while also boosting brand reputation and becoming an employer of choice - all of which help when it comes to attraction, recruitment and retention At a time when so many oragnisations are reporting employee and skills shortages, tapping into a more diverse talent pool is a nobrainer

WCAG Compliance Goals

If you’re just getting started, you should make changes to align with WCAG 2 1 Level A as soon as possible But, bear in mind that Level AA is typically the minimum reference point for making a website accessible

Ross Linnett, Recite Me CEO

WCAG Compliance Made Simple

In response to the increased demand and pressures for inclusive recruitment, Recite Me has launched the Accessibility Scanner which is changing the way organisations address compliance issues on their websites This software simplifies the process of fixing noncompliant components and provides you with the expert knowledge you need to succeed in your accessibility goals.

This brand-new software audits your website by running 390 separate compliance scans in line with WCAG 2 1 Highlighting what needs to be fixed first for the most effective results and the most significant improvement to the accessibility of your website and thus driving you towards a fully inclusive recruitment process.

For more information on the WCAG scanner please contact a member of the team or run your free scan now