For far too long, the job market has been dominated by outdated hiring practices prioritising certain demographics and overlooking qualified individuals from underrepresented communities. 

Conventional hiring criteria tend to favour candidates with traditional educational and professional backgrounds, excluding those with non-linear career paths. Unconscious biases in the recruitment process have also limited the opportunities available to people of colour, women, and other marginalised groups. And the heavy reliance on narrow networks and referral-based hiring has created a lack of diversity within many organisations.

The result is a workforce that fails to reflect the rich diversity of our communities – a missed opportunity for businesses to access quality talent and fuel innovation.

This is where Match My Project’s new Pathways to Work feature comes in. By serving as a bridge between businesses and community-based organisations, Pathways to Work provides a gateway to connect companies with talented professionals from local talent pools.

Pathways to Work: Technology as a Bridge Between Communities

Through community-driven referrals, Pathways to Work aims to promote accessibility and economic resilience in previously overlooked communities. This represents a true win-win scenario – businesses gain access to a broader range of qualified candidates, while community members are empowered with new opportunities to become part of the workforce.

“Pathways to Work is about using technology as a bridge, not a barrier, to fostering human connections and uplifting communities,” explains Zahra, the Delivery Manager at Match My Project. “We know it’s those human connections that really make the difference and move us forward.”

By tapping into the rich diversity of local talent, businesses can gain a significant competitive edge. They’ll be able to build more innovative, well-rounded teams that reflect the customers and communities they serve. And in the process, they’ll be investing in the long-term resilience of those very communities.

It’s time to rethink traditional hiring practices and embrace the power of diverse talent. With Pathways to Work, Match My Project is making it easier than ever for businesses to access untapped pools of quality candidates – and boost their success in the process.

Pathways to Work is only the beginning.

We have lots of new features set to launch in the coming months. Watch this insightful conversation with our Product Lead, Ruth, on what you can expect from the Match My Project Team.