Engineering a more equitable hiring process | Jason Wodicka at LeadDev London 2023

Join Jason Wodicka at LeadDev London 2023 to learn how to engineer a more equitable hiring process, with practical tips on overcoming unconscious bias, using inclusive language, and creating a comfortable interview environment.

Key takeaways

AI models can trade unconscious human biases for algorithmic ones, so it’s essential to resist using AI screening tools.
The language in job advertisements can also perpetuate biases, and it’s crucial to use inclusive language.
Interviews can be a high-stress situation, and it’s essential to create a comfortable environment for candidates.
Overstated requirements can lead to qualified candidates being ignored, and it’s essential to focus on must-have traits.
Hidden assessments can sneak into interview questions, and it’s essential to be aware of these biases.
The best way to reduce bias is to use a structured evaluation and provide clear explanations.
It’s essential to make fair offers to all candidates and not to penalize those who don’t fit the traditional mold.
Creating a diverse team requires actively seeking out diverse candidates and providing support to help them succeed.
It’s essential to measure the effectiveness of changes made to the hiring process and to provide feedback to candidates.
Providing a clear explanation of the job requirements and expectations can help reduce bias and ensure that candidates are evaluated fairly.
It’s essential to provide support to new hires and to ensure that they have the resources they need to succeed.
The hiring process should be designed to be fair and equitable, and it’s essential to continuously evaluate and improve the process.
It’s essential to provide feedback to candidates and to ensure that they are treated fairly throughout the hiring process.
The goal of the hiring process should be to find the best candidate for the job, regardless of their background or experience.
It’s essential to provide opportunities for candidates to demonstrate their skills and abilities, and to evaluate them fairly based on those demonstrations.
The hiring process should be designed to be inclusive and to provide opportunities for diverse candidates to succeed.
It’s essential to provide support to new hires and to ensure that they have the resources they need to succeed.
The hiring process should be designed to be fair and equitable, and it’s essential to continuously evaluate and improve the process.

Engineering a more equitable hiring process | Jason Wodicka at LeadDev London 2023

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