Black Leadership Job Board (BLJB), was built to address a critical issue: the stark lack of representation of Black and ethnic minority professionals in leadership roles. Only 1.5% of senior leadership positions are held by Black and ethnic minority professionals.
But representation is only part of the picture.
Inclusivity, or the lack thereof, is a significant issue across organisations. Far too often, businesses fail to recognise the importance of creating truly inclusive environments, despite overwhelming data highlighting the business benefits of diversity.
And when we’re talking inclusivity we’re not just talking about race; it encompasses gender, sexuality, age, and disability.
The Broader Problem
Diversity and inclusion are often treated as buzzwords, with surface-level changes like updated website imagery or tokenistic hiring practices. However, these cosmetic adjustments fail to address the deep-seated barriers preventing true inclusivity.
Real change demands more.
Does your organisation’s boardroom reflect the wider team?
Have your recruitment and HR practices evolved in the past 5 years?
Are you tracking progress and taking tangible steps to improve?
If you answer no to any of these questions, it’s time to take a hard look at your organisation’s approach. True progress requires action, accountability, and a commitment to creating an environment where diversity and inclusion go beyond lip service.
The Business Benefits
If we ignore the moral imperative to build workplaces where everyone feels valued and empowered. Organisations with a diverse and inclusive workforce are proven to perform better, innovate faster, and connect more deeply with their customers.
However, many organisations still fail to act. The focus often remains on short-term goals and quick fixes, rather than recognising the long-term benefits of fostering a genuinely inclusive culture.
36%
more likely to
outperform peers
McKinsey
1.7x
more likely to be innovation leaders
Deloitte
25%
more likely to achieve
above-average profitability
McKinsey
3x
more likely to stay with their employer
Deliotte
70%
more likely to capture
new markets
Harvard Business Review
76%
of job seekers value D&I when assessing offers
Glassdoor
So what needs to change?
It’s time for organisations to take meaningful action.
Invest in
Inclusivity
Inclusive hiring and workplaces are not just trends — they’re essential for long-term success.
Go Beyond Performative Action
D&I is more than a checkbox; it’s about creating real opportunities for underrepresented groups.
Focus on Accountability
Tracking progress and listening to your workforce is key to sustainable change.
Join the Movement for Change
We’re more than just a job board — we’re a movement for true diversity and inclusion. Black Leadership Job Board is here to break down barriers, challenge unconscious bias, and amplify Black and ethnic minority professionals in leadership roles.
But we can’t do it alone. Change requires collective action from organisations, leaders, and professionals who are ready to stand up and make a difference.
Together, we can shape a more inclusive future for all.
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Black is used as an inclusive definition for people from ethnically diverse backgrounds who share a lived experience of the effects of racism.