Intelligent CXO Issue 10 | Page 28

FEATURE

HOW TO HIRE FOR DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE

Diversity , equity and inclusion ( DE & I ) is something every company should aspire to achieve within the workforce . Talent Works is dedicated to changing the recruitment conversation , challenging conventional thinking and propelling organisations to new heights in the race to deliver the best talent . Intelligent CXO spoke to Jody Robie , SVP , Talent Works , who told us how these could be achieved in the workplace .

A few months ago , Talent Works surveyed 200 tech leaders to determine the state of hiring tech talent in New England . What they found was a real contradiction in claims towards prioritising diversity . Just 90 % of leaders said they were dedicated to hiring diverse and female tech talent . In the same survey , 80 % of respondents surveyed indicated that they prefer to hire from their alma mater or previous companies .

It ’ s a contradiction in terms and by only hiring individuals who share the same university background or the same employment history , businesses risk limiting viewpoints , skills , opinions and insights within an organisation . Limiting your talent pool in this way is likely to perpetuate a lack of gender diversity , racial diversity and overall diversity of thought .
However , through research and adapting your hiring processes , your business can take a step in the right direction . Organisations who want to truly diversify may need to now redefine their hiring strategies and be more open-minded .
Commit and comprehend : Diversity isn ’ t just a side project for HR
Diversity needs to be a commitment for all of your organisation . It needs to start at the top . Leadership must define what the company stands for as an employer and incorporate it into its Employer Value Proposition ( EVP ),
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