The "D" Myth: Understanding What Diversity Recruiting Really Means

How often have I heard the phrase, "we just can’t  find diverse talent.” It’s a statement that bothers me because it’s not true. It may require effort or not defaulting to how things are always done. In this week's episode, Jennifer Tardy and I disrupt this myth and give you actionable steps.  Let me tell you about Jennifer Tardy.  She is the  founder and CEO of Jennifer Tardy Consulting, and it is her mission to help organizations break the myth of “there is no diverse talent.  She also supports job seekers, so she is uniquely positioned to see “both sides of the coin.” In this week's episode, we dive into…Attracting Candidates. You can either attract or detract candidates to your organization. The language you use in your job descriptions is integral to that process.Dissecting diversity.  We often default to using the term diversity in recruiting. We discuss the difference between diverse and underrepresented groups and why this distinction is important. Context is key. When educating hiring managers or recruiters, train in the context of their work. Training a hiring manager on how unconscious bias shows up in team meetings won’t help them in interviews with candidates.ResourcesJennifer Tardy on LinkedIn | Article: The Hiring System Part III