Why Education Bias Might Be Limiting Your Hiring Practices
What would you say is the top thing to look for in a resume? Now think about what you really want to know about candidates during an interview. There’s experience, problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, etc. However, it’s still pretty common to see job descriptions that include requirements related to education such as particular degrees or education […]
Creating Inclusion To Unlock Diversity Hiring Part 4: Creating Safety
Welcome back! If you’ve been on this series with us, you know we’ve talked about inclusion, belonging, and the quest for equality. Today, we stand at the fourth installment in our series: Creating Safety. Workplace safety isn’t just about physical well-being; it’s about being your true self without fear or reservation. It’s about knowing that […]
Breaking Barriers: Why Girls in ICT Day Matters
You’ve heard about Girls in STEM, but what about Girls in ICT? While the spotlight often shines on encouraging young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the realm of Information and Communication Technologies still remains in the shadows. In this article, we’ll talk about the importance of establishing a day that […]
Creating Inclusion To Unlock Diversity Hiring Part 1: The power of inclusion
Let me first state the obvious: Building a top-performing, diverse team isn’t a box-checking exercise. It’s a deliberate effort and a strategic investment in future innovation and success. While we all understand why top performance is required, the business case for team diversity has become fuzzy for some organizations lately. The business case of inclusion […]