Mitigating Bias in Talent Acquisition

Unlocking Opportunities for All Candidates

Created by: Samara Hakim, JD
International Culture, Equity and Inclusion Strategist

What Will I Learn?

• Recognize the critical practice of mitigating bias and understand its significance in maintaining organizational innovation, brand reputation, and growth
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of bias mitigation in talent acquisition, from the initial decision to fill a position, through screening to interviewing
• Learn how inadvertent reinforcement of bias in one area can impact efforts in other areas of talent acquisition
• Evaluate the impact of recruitment measurements within your organization on bias in talent acquisition, and explore strategies to mitigate these effects
• Learn to address bias in outreach methods and referral systems already in place, ensuring a more inclusive and equitable talent pool
• Acquire the knowledge to purposefully design your professional network, both internally and externally, to enhance recruitment efforts and promote diversity

Requirements

• Foundational Knowledge of Talent Acquisition: Participants should have a basic understanding of the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring procedures
• Openness to Self-Reflection: A willingness to self-reflect and examine one's own biases is crucial. Participants should be open to introspection and personal growth

Target audience

• Any mid-level leader or employee tasked with acquiring talent and vetting talent as part of their role or as part of a temporary assignment.
• Employees and leaders from Recruitment, Human Resources, HR Business Partners, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion champions who participate in hiring decisions and hiring committees.