Beyond Diversity Podcast

My guest Susie Vybiral of Room Redux leads a phenomenal team from their headquarters in Texas that helps kids in abusive situations with room makeovers to enable successful recovery. She discusses how her outreach efforts create a positive future for children and how organizations help them fulfill their mission. 

While everyone is quick to identify overt racism—we post it on social media and read about it in the news—many of us ignore a more subtle kind of racism that is frequently camouflaged as a joke, a stereotype, or a subconscious judgment. Here are several indications that you may have accidentally engaged in "Everyday" racism:

You begin a statement with, "I'm not racist, although..."

Prefacing a potentially objectionable comment with "I'm not racist" has no ameliorative effect. Remember, when you feel the urge to begin a conversation with these four words: it isn't likely that anything positive will follow. #diversity #Racism #Inclusion #hr #humanresources

Today, most organizations comprehend why they should encourage diversity and inclusion, and they have a comprehensive plan to achieve this.

However, this doesn't imply that we should not take personal responsibility for creating more inclusive workplaces. In the end, our behaviors, attitudes, and mindsets influence the lives of others and shape both our workplace and society.

How Can You Eliminate Bias In Recruitment 

Every one of us is prejudiced in one way or another, consciously or unconsciously. And that's completely fine because we're all human, and we all have different viewpoints to bring to the table. However, if you're a hiring manager, being prejudiced can lower the chances of you hiring the best candidate for the job, which is why it's essential to be aware of any unconscious prejudices you might have. Imagine losing out on the next Steve Jobs by going on 'gut instinct' alone! 

In today's episode, we explore the reasons behind the (unconscious) bias during the employment process, the conscious happenings that result in the discrimination, and how companies leave a valuable resource out on the table doing just that. Running a successful business is almost entirely about staying ahead in the game and outthinking the competitors – unbiased hiring and recruitment could help you achieve just that by unlocking a massive business gain. 

Listen up to outsmart your competitors by shattering any prejudices in your company's employment process! 

Episode Highlights: 

●       The various kinds of unconscious bias that (might) occur during the early phases of hiring – a candidate's likability, name, CV image, or birthplace. You might also favor someone you find comfortable socializing with outside of work. 

●       Often, a hiring manager's bias towards a candidate couldn't be explained well. It's a sense or a feeling people often find hard to articulate.

●       The benefits of expanding beyond your traditional hiring methods and consciously removing biases when hiring – you get exposure to a greater, more diverse pool of talent, meaning you invite more creativity and success. 

KW:  hiring and recruitment  #recruiting #diversity #raceatwork 

How Can You Eliminate Bias In Recruitment 

Every one of us is prejudiced in one way or another, consciously or unconsciously. And that's completely fine because we're all human, and we all have different viewpoints to bring to the table. However, if you're a hiring manager, being prejudiced can lower the chances of you hiring the best candidate for the job, which is why it's essential to be aware of any unconscious prejudices you might have. Imagine losing out on the next Steve Jobs by going on 'gut instinct' alone! 

In today's episode, we explore the reasons behind the (unconscious) bias during the employment process, the conscious happenings that result in the discrimination, and how companies leave a valuable resource out on the table doing just that. Running a successful business is almost entirely about staying ahead in the game and outthinking the competitors – unbiased hiring and recruitment could help you achieve just that by unlocking a massive business gain. 

Listen up to outsmart your competitors by shattering any prejudices in your company's employment process! 

Episode Highlights: 

●       The various kinds of unconscious bias that (might) occur during the early phases of hiring – a candidate's likability, name, CV image, or birthplace. You might also favor someone you find comfortable socializing with outside of work. 

●       Often, a hiring manager's bias towards a candidate couldn't be explained well. It's a sense or a feeling people often find hard to articulate.

●       The benefits of expanding beyond your traditional hiring methods and consciously removing biases when hiring – you get exposure to a greater, more diverse pool of talent, meaning you invite more creativity and success. 

KW:  hiring and recruitment  #recruiting #diversity #raceatwork 

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Yes, evidence demonstrates that our minds frequently make spontaneous decisions without awareness. Additionally, there is evidence that humans are subject to implicit bias. While we believe that rational explanations drive our conduct, unconscious brain activity affects our judgments and choices. Furthermore, this applies to personnel decisions.

As a manager, you're probably well aware of the negative consequences of disengaged staff. You might not know how to increase employee engagement, so the people you manage are empowered to meet and surpass expectations.

Effective communication is one of the most effective strategies for managers to increase the motivation of their direct reports. We've put up some pointers for managers on keeping staff motivated and working toward your organization's shared strategic goals.

Woods Kovalova Group can assist you wherever you and your organization are.

Schedule a call at 720-923-1644. Alternatively, you can visit our website at woodskovalovagroup.com. I'm Jim Woods, and I'd like to thank you.

As a manager, you're probably well aware of the negative consequences of disengaged staff. You might not know how to increase employee engagement, so the people you manage are empowered to meet and surpass expectations.

Effective communication is one of the most effective strategies for managers to increase the motivation of their direct reports. We've put up some pointers for managers on keeping staff motivated and working toward your organization's shared strategic goals.

Woods Kovalova Group can assist you wherever you and your organization are.

Schedule a call at 720-923-1644. Alternatively, you can visit our website at woodskovalovagroup.com. I'm Jim Woods, and I'd like to thank you.

Schedule an appointment
Woods Kovalova Group