In a 2020 study by McKinsey, 4 out of 10 respondents said they’ve rejected a job offer or decided not to continue working at an organization because of a lack of inclusion. And, research shows that companies with diverse employees are more profitable. So, people are expecting companies to have more inclusion and diversity in… Read more »

An Introduction to Diversity Hiring Diversity hiring is a transformative approach for modern businesses seeking sustainable success. It involves embedding inclusivity in all hiring processes and fostering a workplace environment that embraces diversity in its many forms. So, this means including everyone from ethnic and cultural backgrounds to gender, age, education, and life experiences. The… Read more »

Many people have some kind of unconscious bias. And this is something that can affect their decisions and judgments. You will also find that the basis of these biases are stereotypes and fixed beliefs. So, to take this on at work, companies are using unconscious bias training tools to create more inclusive workplaces. These workplaces… Read more »

Blind hiring is a recruitment strategy that blocks out candidates’ personal information. It can promote a more inclusive work environment by removing hiring prejudices that exclude candidates from underrepresented groups.  Implementing blind hiring practices can boost your DEI efforts for the following reasons:  Blind hiring addresses prejudices prevalent in recruitment, as cited in some studies: … Read more »

Unconscious bias in recruitment leads to worse outcomes for both employers and candidates. Candidates get shut out of jobs they’re best qualified for. And employers have a recruitment process that fails to predict which candidate will be most successful in the role.  People can make biased hires because the successful candidate happened to go to… Read more »

When planning diversity and inclusion questions for a survey, choosing the right the questions is vital. Also, equally vital is how you ask them. So together, these are important to your success in building an inclusive workplace. Asking the right questions and designing a high-quality DEIB survey means you’ll get the right insights to measure… Read more »

JDs are vital to the success of your hiring practices. They paint a picture of your organization and showcase the perks of becoming a part of your team. Unfortunately, any type of job description bias can ruin an otherwise spotless JD. Even minor biases in job ads, even if the company doesn’t mean it, can… Read more »

Female employees are critical for business success. They help foster an inclusive workplace, increase creativity, and boost employer brand and profitability. So, it makes sense to consider benefits for female employees. According to Statista, an estimated 1.3 billion females are employed globally.  Yet, Manpower’s Global Talent Shortage survey revealed that nearly 4 in 5 employers find… Read more »