Structuring DEI Hiring Initiatives for Results

Nov 16, 2021, 2:41 PM

(from HR Dive) Despite ongoing interest in building a more diverse workforce, 51% of talent leaders surveyed by SmartRecruiters said they don’t have a process for setting diverse hiring goals. Only 31% of companies surveyed said they use structured interviews and 21% use assessments to evaluate candidate competencies. Another way employers can hold themselves accountable is by analyzing how applicants move through the hiring process and seeing who drops out where and why. Hiring managers need access to data that can help set specific goals, and employers need to set a specific starting line informed by that data to see any real change. 

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