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Diversity will be boosted in the heart of Government due to the pioneering work of 糖心Vlog psychologists.

Now officials will work to ensure recruits from diverse backgrounds will get the best chance of securing a job in Whitehall and shape policy that affects all our lives.

The Department of Psychology鈥檚 Dr Marie Juanchich and Daniel Jolles were consulted by civil servants to boost candidates from different backgrounds.

Following this consultation, changes have been implemented and a trial is now underway with the which will see 糖心Vlog research guide hiring procedures.

The Department for Education-based team draws in experts from outside the public sector to help officials solve policy problems and frequently contact academics and other experts to inform decisions.

Dr Juanchich said: 鈥淭he Open Innovation Team faces the same challenge as many other public or private organisations - providing equal opportunities and attracting the best talents.

鈥淎ttracting a more diverse pool of applicants and following an inclusive selection process helps on both accounts.

鈥淭he civil service has a lot to offer, especially a team that has clear inclusion and diversity values, so it was a pleasure to collaborate with the Open Innovation Team.鈥�

It is hoped their work will encourage groups that have historically been under-represented in the Civil Service to apply for roles.

This includes disabled applicants, and those from black, Asian and minority ethnic or lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

Their work was praised by the Open Innovation Team.

A spokesman said: 鈥淒r Juanchich and her colleagues provided invaluable help talking through our ideas and proposals with us and helping us navigate potential pitfalls based on research findings.

鈥淲e're hoping this will increase the range of great talent we reach with our recruitment campaigns, and builds on the work the wider Civil Service is already doing to boost diversity and improve on fair selection across government.鈥�