Beyond Resumes: Why Diversity and Inclusion is Crucial in Hiring

As the world continues to change, the career industry also changes as more and more companies shift to candidate-centric recruitment. According to a study conducted by MRI Network, 90% of recruiters believe that the current job market is candidate-driven. This shows that applicants are in high demand and have the advantage of choosing from numerous companies. Because of this, companies must adopt candidate-centric recruitment to attract top talent. This approach places the candidate experience at the forefront, emphasizing an inclusive process that values diversity.

As stated in the Human Resources Glossary, diversity and inclusion (D&I) is a function of an organization that ensures that they are comprised of diverse individuals and that all of them are respected. This is an integral component of a successful candidate-centric recruitment strategy. Adopting D&I comes with benefits that will lead to business success such as:

• Enhanced Innovation. Diverse teams bring a variety of perspectives and ideas, leading to innovative solutions and improved problem-solving.
• Increased Employee Engagement. Inclusive hiring practices create a sense of belonging which boosts employee morale and engagement.
• Broader Talent Pool. It ensures access to a diverse range of skills and experiences.
• Positive Employer Brand. It helps build a positive reputation, making them more attractive to top-tier candidates.

While it may look easy for some, it is also understandable for a few companies to wonder where to start in adopting this kind of recruitment process. This is why we listed four strategies to help you:

• Unbiased Job Descriptions. Craft job descriptions that appeal to a diverse audience and avoid gendered or biased language.
• Diverse Interview Panels. Ensure diversity in interview panels to reduce unconscious biases and provide a more inclusive hiring process.
• Inclusive Outreach. Broaden recruitment efforts to include various channels and communities and reach candidates from different backgrounds.
• Training and Education. Provide training to hiring teams on diversity and inclusion, fostering awareness and understanding.

Embracing diversity and inclusion in candidate-centric recruitment creates an environment where every candidate feels valued. This will eventually contribute to a dynamic and innovative workplace.

Ready to experience the benefits of an inclusive hiring strategy with our platform? Sign up for a free trial on Kalibrr today! Together, let’s build a workforce that reflects the richness of our global talent pool.

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Kalibrr is a recruitment technology company that aims to transform how candidates find jobs and how companies hire talent. Placing the candidate experience at the center of everything it does, we continue to attract the best talent from all over, with more than 7 million professionals and counting. Kalibrr ultimately connects these talents to companies in search of their next generation of leaders.

The only end-to-end recruitment solutions provider in Southeast Asia, Kalibrr is headquartered in Makati, Philippines, with offices in San Francisco, California, and Jakarta, Indonesia. Established in 2012, it has served over 18,000 clients and is backed by some of the world’s most powerful start-up incubators and venture capitalists. These include Y Combinator, Omidyar Network, Patamar Capital, Wavemaker Partners, and Kickstart Ventures.

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