DE&I Hiring Checklist

Making the hiring process more inclusive

Hiring is an essential part of the employee journey and one of the first touchpoints of possible new entries. If we want to recruit more diverse talent, it is crucial to challenge our current approach and strive to make hiring as barrier-free and inclusive as possible.

Below you will find some things to consider:

Job Ads

Challenge the role description: which skills does the candidate really need?
Check for gender-coded words
Check if the job ad is accessible for everyone (ex.: optimized for screen readers)
Include inclusive imagery / testimonials

Sourcing

Take a look at your original talent pool, to check for a possible talent bubble
Use a variety of platforms to adress specific groups (e.g. HerCareer, Sticks & Stones)
Think about introducing a employee referral bonus focused on diversity
Think about introducing diversity quotas for headhunters

Interviewing & Decision-Making

Include talking about your DE&I commitment during all interviews
Reflect upon your own unconscious bias & keep an open mind
Compile a list Do’s & Dont’s of interview questions
Brief your interview partners
Think about introducing a mandatory explanation process

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