VII tips to integrate DE&I practices into your recruitment process seamlessly.
“Each one of us has the ability to make a difference...today.”
Unconscious Bias…There is no getting away from it. It’s been ingrained in us, especially in our formative years.
So what can we do about it?
I love to keep things simple.
What if we asked ourselves, “What is one thing I classify as my own unconscious bias?”
One question.
20-second reflection.
10 seconds to think about how you’ll overcome it in the next 24 hours.
Then, we carry it through every relevant action that day.
— Raman Chohan, Metier Founder
On DE&I
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, are values that should be deeply embedded in your company culture and Human Resources plan. “Companies that are diverse, equitable, and inclusive are better able to respond to challenges, win top talent, and meet the needs of different customer bases.”
Diversity: the who of DE&I. Does your brand have diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, and ability?
Equity: Ensuring everyone has equal support and opportunities.
Inclusion: All team members have the ability to contribute.
Here they are - VII tips to integrate DE&I practices into your recruitment process seamlessly:
Work to eliminate your own unconscious bias.
Share inclusive job descriptions, being aware of the language used.
Be diverse in advertising for your roles.
Be inclusive in your employer brand.
Have diverse interview panels and objective reviewers.
Get your stats in order and look at what’s missing – then change it.
"Two in the pool effect": A hiring technique to increase the odds of hiring with diversity in mind.
