Identity struggles have been gaining relevance in recent years in Brazil and worldwide, which has motivated corporations to respond, in various ways, to this social demand. Among the most relevant responses, having more diversity in their workforce becomes a growing concern for companies, which has forced them to rethink their selection processes in order to attract and hire more and more individuals identified as members of groups. monitored. This dissertation sought to understand how the recruitment and selection practices of companies attentive to this demand have been structured and conducted. To achieve this goal, multiple case studies were chosen. Interviews were conducted with leaders of companies that have mature diversity and inclusion practices. In addition, internal documents, disclosure of vacancies on social networks, articles in the press and other materials produced by the companies were analyzed. The survey results indicate that the diversity axes most explored by companies are those of gender, race, people with disabilities and the LGBTQIA + group. Affirmative actions in the selection processes are focused on the positions of entry with internship and trainee. Leadership education and sponsorship from top management are crucial for advancing the theme. Finally, it was identified that for the continuity of progress towards greater diversity of the workforce, updates to legislation and practical actions are essential to increase public confidence in the self-declaration of belonging to the monitored groups.