Nineteenth International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities & Nations

Abstract

In this session, we will discuss six real-life recruitment/retention scenarios where the intention was positive but the impact was negative. Once reflections have been discussed, small groups will discuss lessons learned and come up with new ways of creating a positive impact with the same positive intention. Additional insight will be provided to help organizations, leaders, recruiter assess intentions prior to making an impact. Sample scenario is provided: Scenario #1: Organization decides to send recruiting teams to Historically Black University. Intent: To increase recruitment of diverse professionals and new grads. Impact: Organization sent two white women and two white men to the HBCU. This is a red flag to students the career fair who fear there are no professionals of color at the organization as the recruiting team is all white. Lesson Learned: Is this organization in a place to recruit diverse talent when the organization is predominantly white-males? Has the talent team built a relationship with the HBCU? Organization needs to assess internal diversity and inclusion needs prior to recruiting diverse talent.