Reduce Personal Bias When Hiring

Good intentions do not necessarily lead to good results, when it comes to hiring diverse candidates. Internal analyses show that even though the company has interviewed a large number of non-white candidates in previous rounds, the final hires will still be whites. Changes in process and diversity initiatives alone are not going to remedy the lack of equal representation in companies. Individual managers who are often making the final hiring decisions need to address their own bias. Here are the few strategies we recommend: 1. Accept that you have biases, especially affinity bias 2. Create a personal learning list 3. Ask: Where is, or could, bias show up in this decision 4. Reduce the influence of your peers’ opinions on your hiring decisions 5. Understand how reducing bias could personally benefit you
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How do you find employers that value diversity?

Diversity is about embracing and honoring one another's uniqueness. Diversity and inclusion is important core value to many workers-so it's important to search for a company that has diversity and inclusion rooted in its company values. The underlying fact is that people from diverse backgrounds bring creativity to the workplace! Diversity does include race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender, but it also includes different socioeconomic levels, religions and colleges and universities. The companies that take diversity and inclusion seriously are in position to secure the best talent that will continue to drive their inclusive efforts into the future. How do you find employers that value diversity? http://www.vividhta.in/ Follow Vividhta Consulting at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VividhtaConsulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversijob/

What are 3 major differences between diversity and inclusion?

Diversity defines the who and the what. Who’s being recruited, who’s sitting around the table, who we are promoting. It implies variety in characteristics like age, gender, caste etc. Inclusion on the other hand is the how! It defines the behaviours that welcomes and embraces diversity. It describes how each person is accepted, welcomed, respected, supported and valued. Diversity and Inclusion matters because of: Less Turnover: If employees feel accepted and valued, they are less likely to leave. Gender equality results in lowered levels of harassment. The teams are more likely to understand the target customers and perform well. This results in new ideas, creativity and innovation.

Challenges of Diversity In The Workplace

There’s no denying the many advantages of workplace diversity; increased productivity, better problem-solving abilities, and financial growth. But there are some challenges of Diversity In The Workplace 1. Communication issues 2. Too many opinions 3. Hostility 4. Diversity implementation challenges 5. Retain bad talent Diversity in the workplace can bring positive changes to your organization, but it also has the potential to introduce challenges. While these challenges can be extremely inconvenient and damaging to your entire organization, they can be avoided. Know more... Read more related blog: https://medium.com/@vividhta.diversityexperts/ways-to-increase-team-collaboration-5689598ba18

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