Diversity & Inclusion: What role can Executive Search play? Diversity Inclusion Survey Report | Page 21

I nterventions such as these are intended to increase the likelihood of attracting the widest range of applicants whilst also ensuring a reduction in inherent bias that may exist in the recruitment process. They borrow from the concept of ‘nudges’ in behavioural psychology. They are intended to help people make better decisions (more inclusive/objective and less biased) by altering the system or organizational process. Advances in AI, technology and reporting are making it easier to implement such nudges and search firms are encouraged to consider how they could implement them, at least in the early stages of the search process. “We have the opportunity to eliminate unconscious bias on client, candidate and internal practice sides.” Survey Respondent www.invenias.com | [email protected] / 21