How to be a humane leader without losing your job

84 Can a Humane Leader Hire and Promote Fairly and Equitably in an Era Where Corporations Are Shifting Away from DEI? 🌍⚖️

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In this thought-provoking episode, Chris and Roberto discuss the complexities of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in hiring and promotion, especially in environments where some companies are moving away from emphasizing DEI initiatives. Here's what they discussed:

  • 🧠 Focus on Skills and Talent: Chris advocates for focusing on skills and talent over demographic factors, noting the backlash against DEI and concerns about hiring unqualified candidates.
  • 🌏 Unconscious Bias in Hiring: Roberto highlights the challenge of unconscious bias, particularly in regions like Mexico, where diversity legal requirements are absent, and how it affects hiring decisions.
  • 📝 Objective and Fair Hiring: Both agree on the need for humane leadership that balances fairness with objective criteria, suggesting techniques like anonymizing resumes to prevent discrimination.
  • ⚖️ Finding Balance: Chris and Roberto stress the importance of a balanced approach to DEI – recognizing that over-correction in initiatives can lead to its own pitfalls.
  • 🔄 Time for Change: While acknowledging the complexity of DEI, they express optimism about the role of humane leadership in fostering long-term, sustainable change.

    • Key Takeaways:

    • 💼 Prioritize Talent: Focus on qualifications, not demographics, for a more fair and effective hiring process.
    • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Recognize Unconscious Bias: Use tools to anonymize resumes and remove unconscious bias from hiring decisions.
    • 🔄 Balanced DEI Approach: Avoid over-correcting in DEI initiatives and create a sustainable approach that aligns with humane leadership values.


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      Join us as we explore how humane leadership can help ensure fairness and equity in today’s evolving hiring practices. 🌟

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