What Inclusion Means to Job Seekers

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As often as our team works with employers to help each to implement effective diversity recruitment programs, we also enjoy the work with do with people on their job search—helping each to navigate bias in the hiring process.

 As an employer, while you are working on creating an inclusive workplace, have you ever considered what inclusion means to job seekers from historically underrepresented backgrounds?

 We have.

 Check out this video where I dive into 3 things a jobseeker is looking for when determining if your organization is inclusive.

 
 

Short on time, no worries! I’ve got a quick summary for you.

 Here are three things inclusion means:

  1. Inclusion means the ability to grow and develop within the workplace. That means each of your employees (regardless of how one identifies) have equitable access to opportunities. Inclusion means employees from underrepresented backgrounds have access to resources, promotions, and are visible for big projects.

  2. Inclusion means underrepresented individuals feel invited and comfortable entering workplace networks. Each of your employees should have equitable access to being included. When a potential employee is accessing your company, they are going to be looking for the answer to the question: “Will I be included?” Your goal is to give that employee the opportunity to grow and connect.

  3. Inclusion means that underrepresented individuals feel like they have a voice. Individuals from marginalized communities also needs to feel as though they can voice their individual thoughts without feeling as though they will be penalized or stereotyped. In addition, it is important that they feel they will be heard on their own - without needing someone to always amplify their message.

 If you want to be known for your organization’s inclusive work environment, talk about how and why your employees feel as though your workplace is inclusive. Share this with your interviewees.

 Join me in the comments: What ELSE do you think inclusion means to job seekers? How can you use it in your recruitment process?

 
 

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BJennifer Tardy