The Best of the Increase Diversity Newsletter Series- [Part VI]

 

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Wow. The Increase Diversity newsletter has grown into a 50,000+ community.

How does it feel for you to be a part of that?

For Team JTC, it feels humbling and impactful.

It takes a lot of thought work and unlearning to effectively and sustainably increase diversity. As a show of appreciation for you and how far we’ve all come, we felt it was time to look back and reflect on some of the best nuggets of wisdom shared in previous newsletters.

In today's article, you’ll be getting some of our favorite quotes. We’ll also attach the corresponding article edition, in case you want to dive back in.

We invite you to go ahead and share your favorite image with your network, too!

Let’s dive in...

Best of Quote #09: “Inclusion means employees from underrepresented backgrounds have access to resources, promotions, and are visible for big projects.” Taken from article edition: What Inclusion Means to Job Seekers

 
 

Best of Quote #08: “It is one thing to share your organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, but as a hiring manager, what rules will you abide by during the interviewing process to maintain inclusivity and equity?” Taken from article edition: How to Build Trust (So Candidates Show Up Authentically In Interviews)

 
 

Best of Quote #07: “Increasing diversity is really all about connection and conversation.” Taken from article edition: Spotlighting 3 Founders Working Hard To Increase Diversity

 
 

Best of Quote #06: “Hiring managers are making the selection decisions, that means of all the players on this team, they truly need to grasp the positive effects of diversity within an organization.” Taken from article edition: To Build an Effective Diversity Recruiting Program, You Need These People on Your Team

 
 

Best of Quote #05: “Coaching helps qualified candidates to package and sell their skills better to your employer and because you work there, you know your employer.” Taken from article edition: 3 Quick Recruiting Tips to Create More Equity in Interviewing

 
 

Best of Quote #04: “Executives and representatives of your organization need to be focused on both effective and intentional language, especially around increasing diversity through recruitment.” Taken from article edition: Effective Language for Leaders When Speaking Publicly About Increasing Diversity

 
 

Best of Quote #03: “One of my sincerest hopes in life is that one day we can move away from the phrase, “diversity recruiting” to simply “recruiting.” Taken from article edition: Behind the Scenes with the Increase Diversity Newsletter

 
 

Best of Quote #02: “Too many ambitious professionals are getting lost or trapped in the hiring obstacle course.” Taken from article edition: Those who know the Unwritten Rules will end up with your promotion.

 
 

Best of Quote #01: “Diversity recruiting does NOT work effectively in organizations that do not have a foundation for embracing diversity, creating equity and fostering inclusion.” Taken from article edition: Diversity Recruitment Best Practices: What Must First Be in Place

 
 

Join the conversation in the comments: Which one of these quotes sparks further thought from you? Let’s explore that together!

 
 

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  • Challenge organizations to dig more deeply when it comes to diversity recruiting and retention programs

  • Clarify misconceptions or demystify complex topics related to diversity recruiting

  • Share best practices in diversity recruiting and retention

  • Answer frequently asked questions related to diversity recruiting and retention

  • Build a safe learning community for hiring professionals

 
CJennifer Tardy