Ep 65 Recruiting Underrepresented Groups

This episode is focused on some of the layers that goes into recruiting underrepresented groups (URGs) such as those distinguished by ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, the differently-abled, and the previously incarcerated. We look through the historical lens and take into consideration the growing trend within companies to address Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) through creation of jobs and roles, and establishing Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), etc. We reflect back on Episode 54 when we discussed the DEIJ bandwagon, and all of the reasons why companies need to assess why they are now being proactive in seeking and establishing a diverse and inclusive workplace, even if they may not necessarily be pursuing the equity and justice needed to tear down and keep down the barriers that have created the division, inequity, and injustices in our workplaces and communities. We share some examples of what to do and what not to do when earnestly pursuing a change of this magnitude. We sort through the various excuses that people and companies make to avoid recruiting and hiring various URGs. We share examples of bias, discrimination, and how it's important that individuals and companies audit their recruitment, hiring, promotion efforts to ensure that there is an elimination of these practices that are excluding quality and qualified candidates. We provide tips and suggestions for companies who are contemplating making steps to cast a wider recruitment net. We also provide tips for companies that have already started but in need of pointers. There's more that we shared, you have to listen in to hear for yourself! And of course, we shouted out some businesses... BUSINESS SHOUT-OUTS BUSINESS #1 Mathews & Co. Printing and embroidery company in Houston, TX They ship worldwide https://mathewsandco.com https://instagram.com/mathewsnco BUSINESS #2 A Lil Something Sweet Cookie maker Teen-owned business in San Diego, CA Cottage food licensed https://instagram.com/alilsmthsweet Email to place an order: mailto:[email protected] She's working on her website All sets start at $50/dozen SHOW INFORMATION: Company: Foreman & Associates, LLC Website: https://ForemanLLC.com IG: https://instagram.com/ForemanLLC Podcast IG: https://instagram.com/DontCallitSmall FB: https://facebook.com/ForemanAndAssociates Twitter: https://twitter.com/ForemanLLC Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItAintSmall YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/ForemanAssociates HOST: Natasha L. Foreman, Lead Management Consultant Foreman & Associates, LLC Website: https://NatashaForeman.com IG: https://instagram.com/NatashaLForeman FB: https://facebook.com/NatashaLForeman Twitter: https://twitter.com/NatashaLForeman LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/NatashaLForeman Theme Song: “Higher Up” by Shane Ivers Copyright 2022. Foreman & Associates, LLC. All Rights Reserved.