Hiring Solutions & Resources
Executing my DEIB strategy
Laying the foundation for a safe and equitable workplace begins at the hiring stage. With our expertly curated resources, you can cultivate a more inclusive hiring and working environment that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Whether you’re drafting an action plan or seeking guidance on DEIB best practices in recruitment and employment, we provide the insights and tools necessary to seamlessly integrate DEIB values into your overall strategy.
Pre-employment testing: pros and cons
Pre-employment testing can predict the quality of hire under certain conditions. These tests should be legal, job-related, and w...
Employee monitoring: to track or not to track?
As anyone who has ever worked in the corporate world knows, it’s easy to clock up a 9-5 day and get absolutely nothing done. Bef...
Strategies for building an inclusive workplace
An inclusive workplace makes a difference for more than half of all employees who currently hide aspects of their identity at wo...
Understanding EEO categories
EEO categories are classifications used in the EEO-1 report to inform the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) of empl...
How to foster workplace diversity
Fostering workplace diversity involves creating an environment where all employees feel valued and can thrive. This can be achie...
How to build a blind hiring program
To build a blind hiring program, start by removing all personal and demographic information from the hiring process. This includ...
What does Massachusetts’ equal pay law mean for employers?
Will Massachusetts be the first state to close the gender pay gap? On August 1, the state passed the most robust equal pay law t...
How to approach employee engagement surveys
Surveys can reveal employee engagement issues. For example, a Gallup survey revealed that only about 13% of employees worldwide ...
Creating career paths that put people first
In the old world of work, climbing the corporate ladder was the most popular metaphor for getting ahead. In the new world of wor...
The problem with hiring for ‘culture fit’
Culture fit is trending again—but not in a good way. In the 70s, organizational psychologist John Morse conducted an experiment ...
How to follow EEOC regulations
Following EEOC regulations involves understanding and implementing equal opportunity laws, providing necessary training to emplo...
How innovative companies combat unconscious hiring bias
On June 28, at the third installment of our Workable Ideas speaker series, we learned about effective strategies for reducing bi...