Diversity hiring and DEI initiatives are challenging to implement and leverage in a lot of organizations. In some cases, it can take decades to get right. Michael Watson, Head of Global Customer Evangelism at Eightfold, offers innovative ways to use Artificial Intelligence to better understand what could be holding your company back from becoming the kind of diverse, high-performing organization needed to remain competitive in today’s marketplace.

Highlights

[2:27] Getting started with, or advancing, diversity initiatives

[7:15] Support for DEI change management

[10:30] Do jobs really need an education requirement?

[13:03] Takeaways Michael picked up from spending time at “best places to work”

[22:13] What are your diversity objectives?

[24:51] HR advocating for DEI buy-in

[29:10] What can HR do to protect diverse individuals from targeting and bullying?

[31:07] How hiring process consistency and AI can help move the diversity “needle”

[34:48] Hiring manager bias toward workers already in a role

[35:46] Warm/cold passive talent

Guest Bio

Michael Watson, Head of Global Customer Evangelism, Eightfold

Michael is a talent acquisition expert and artificial intelligence enthusiast who is dedicated to using cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize the world of work. 

Michael believes that AI has the potential to help individuals find fulfilling and meaningful work, and he is dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to the right career opportunities. He is passionate about helping individuals find work that aligns with their unique skills and interests, and he believes that AI can be a powerful tool to help people achieve their career goals.

He is the author of two books: “Career AI: Navigating the Job Market in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” and “The AI-Powered HR Professional.” He is a frequent speaker and writer on topics related to AI, talent acquisition and career development, and he is always looking for new and innovative ways to use technology to improve people's lives.

Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrwatsonexechr/

https://eightfold.ai/

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