Zoom Group, in partnership with PowerToFly, hosted a courageous conversation focused on Advocating for Candidates from Non-Traditional Pathways where Robert Jackson, Global DEIB Consultant at PowerToFly, and guest speaker Sari De explored effective strategies for identifying, supporting, and championing talented candidates from diverse and non-traditional backgrounds, helping us build a more inclusive hiring process and workplace culture.
In the spirit of continued learning, we're sharing access to the Courageous Conversation so that you can watch it on your own time and learn more from our subject matter expert.
📝Key Takeaways
After watching the session, you will gain the following insights and actionable steps:
- Job descriptions that focus on years of experience and traditional qualifications can unnecessarily exclude qualified candidates from nontraditional backgrounds.
Actionable Item: Rewrite job descriptions to focus on impact and outcomes rather than years of experience. For example, instead of requiring "5 years of budget management experience," specify "demonstrated ability to manage budgets effectively while maintaining cost efficiency."
- Candidates from nontraditional backgrounds often need additional support during onboarding to navigate corporate culture and company-specific practices.
Actionable Item: Create a collaborative internal glossary document where team members can add and explain company-specific terms, acronyms, and processes, making it accessible to all new hires and existing employees.
- Traditional performance assessment methods may unintentionally penalize different working styles that don't impact actual job performance.
Actionable Item: When conducting performance reviews, consistently ask "What's the impact?" of any observed behavior rather than focusing on work style preferences. For example, instead of critiquing someone for being "slower than others," evaluate whether they meet deadlines and deliver quality work.
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