Without the stories behind the data, we use our own limited lens to draw conclusions. “We did not hire more BIPOC into leadership because there is a lack of qualified candidates” tells a very different story from “We did not look in the right places” or “we did not acknowledge our own biases and criteria derived from a dominant culture mindset.”
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It’s good to have allies who support us after harm has been done. Still, it’s better when our allies proactively build inclusive organizations, develop and support employees to behave more inclusively, and hire people with the will and skills to bridge differences. Starting on this journey is work all of us can and should do.
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With recruiting talent being a top concern among CEOs and with multicultural populations being cited as “the growth engine of the future of the United States” by Nielsen, applying a justice lens to your hiring will undoubtedly lead to a better organization. Equity is a win for all. Here, we look at three areas related to recruiting and hiring that can help increase diversity in the workplace despite these volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) times.
Read MoreWhen we kicked off the “Let’s Get Practical” series, it was in response to a common sentiment we’ve heard from clients and colleagues, alike, after they’d experienced new learning around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI): “What can I do now?”
We get it. Equity and inclusion can sometimes feel like abstract concepts—and when met with altruistic intentions and a greater sense of urgency to “make a difference,” action can feel overwhelming…
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It probably goes without saying that diversity and inclusion work is tied to the nature of work...
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The past few years have been difficult for Equity and Inclusion professionals. Despite attacks on...
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Right now, the whole world seems to be going through a dark night of the soul.” These words...
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Hiring managers are uniquely positioned in a way that they serve as the “gateway” into...
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I will not argue that there is a scarcity of women and people of color for certain disciplines,...
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Last week we looked at the impact of first impressions on applicant selection. We mentioned that...
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Behavioral scientists say that it takes only three seconds to form a first impression of someone....
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In the US, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act went into effect on March 24, 2014 with a 7...
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