Reduce Bias in Hiring
A financial equity organization was struggling to increase diversity in its recruitment and hiring pipeline.
What we did
Detailed Process Analysis
Conducted a comprehensive review of their recruitment process from the formation of a position description to the acceptance of an offer letter. Identified both structural shifts and detailed changes to reduce bias.
Collaborative Review
We reviewed our findings and the concepts for change with a cross-functional team and built consensus on which changes were the highest priority to implement.
Support Implementation
We supported the organization at multiple levels to implement change, including process overviews for different roles and training on topics such as implicit bias.
Ongoing Guidance
Provided ongoing advising and consultation as the organization executed on the new processes.
Results
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The organization increased women of color in the finalist stage by 67% in their next round of hiring after this process.
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Staff and leaders gained more clarity on how we often unknowingly perpetuate bias for those with more privilege.
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As a part of the process, staff were able to identify other HR related processes where people with dominant group identities were privileged.