Eliminating bias in the hiring process is critical—but it’s not going to be easy

Giving candidates clear direction (with plenty of time) on the dress code not only reduces this...

The submissions were eye-opening. While we had no idea of the candidate’s gender, age, ethnicity, or anything else, we did have their respon

Even better, return the favor and ask them how they would like to be addressed, which shows respect and...

And they may graduate with a degree in programming, but if you watch them flex their skills, they may prove less talented than a self-tau...

Ms. Dobbins to present an actionable step-by-step plan to achieving a diverse and inclusive hiring program 4/15/19 – Austin, Texas –...

References like that add no value to the conversation and serve to alienate the person...

There are gender-neutral alternatives to all the examples mentioned here—sales associate, firefighter, sales rep, flight attendant, and so o

For example, organizations that describe their culture with happy hours and holiday parties may...

At the end of the day, past job titles matter a lot less than a candidate’s ability to do the job.

To avoid putting candidates in a position where they either must disclose something they don’t want to...

In 2018, only 24 of the companies that made the Fortune 500 could boast female CEOs. Despite women making up roughly half of the U.S....

Be specific, specifying the wording and the answers or type of answers the organization is looking for in a...

And the value goes beyond the interview, evaluating candidates with a team throughout the hiring process—from their first submission to...

When interacting with anyone with a physical disability, treat them like...

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