By Roianne Nedd
This short‑form equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) statement helps employers communicate their commitment to inclusive recruitment in job adverts and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.
When to use this model equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) statement
Use this model statement in job adverts to set out your organisation’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and to encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.
A longer‑form EDI statement is available for use in staff handbooks, on organisational websites or intranets.
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About the author

Roianne Nedd
Roianne Nedd is an experienced HR professional, with over 20 years of corporate experience across a range of functions underpinned by a deep commitment to unlocking the potential of people. She holds fellowships in Human Resources (FCIPD) and Chartered Accountancy (FCCA), and is the author of the Trusted Black Girl Books (1 & 2) focused on Black women’s experiences in the workplace.
Named on the Cranfield Women to Watch List 2022, which highlights women who are ready for non-executive board positions, she is passionate about corporate governance, organisational performance, change and design, and leadership empowerment.
A skilled and experienced executive coach and seasoned public speaker, she has successfully guided large organisations in modernising their approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion via talent management, leadership capability and recruiting innovation.
Her superpower is bringing balance between different perspectives, and she is often called upon to be a confidante and sounding board for some of the most senior leaders across a range of industries. She is as confident and comfortable in the boardroom as she is on the “shop floor” and flexes her communication style to connect with the size and seniority of her audiences.
Although based in London, she has experience working globally, developing solutions and engaging with teams across the world, including in Dubai, New York, Munich and Guyana.
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