Executive Search Code

The Executive Search Code (‘Code’) recognises the important role of (executive) search agencies in realising more diversity in top positions. Diversity is a strategic factor for good decision-making and the performance of companies, organisations and authorities. Agencies that sign this Code contribute thereby to the business as well as the social objective: more women in top positions.

The 9 commitments for diverse talent to the top

We hereby declare that:

• we select on so called masculine as well as feminine qualities;
• we strive for a percentage of … women on our long and short lists;
• we offer the necessary support to prepare candidates for interviews and the entire process;
• we will invest time in building relationships with female candidates with executive potential;
• we guarantee that clients do not overvalue specific masculine qualities in the evaluation of candidates;
• we will advise clients on best practices regarding induction and onboarding processes, in order for new – different – candidates to be able to fulfil their role quickly;
• we show that we strive to improve diversity in our top management through our marketing initiatives and our website;
• we will actively bring the Charter Talent to the Top under the attention of our clients;
• we will participate in the annual monitoring of our contribution to improving diversity in top positions and we will discuss the results with Talent to the Top.