Day 1:
Foundations of Diversity in Recruitment
Understanding the business case for diversity in hiring.
Key theories and frameworks: Social Identity Theory, Contact Hypothesis, and Intersectionality.
Identifying common barriers to diversity in recruitment.
Overview of global trends and legislative frameworks.
Day 2:
Unconscious Bias and Structured Processes
Recognizing and addressing unconscious bias in hiring.
Implementing structured interviews and evaluation criteria.
Techniques for reducing bias in resume screening.
Role-playing exercise: Practicing bias-free decision-making.
Day 3:
Inclusive Job Descriptions and Candidate Outreach
Writing inclusive job descriptions to attract diverse applicants.
Strategies for expanding outreach to underrepresented groups.
Leveraging technology and AI tools responsibly in recruitment.
Case study: Lessons from successful diversity-focused campaigns.
Day 4:
Legal Compliance and Metrics
Navigating legal requirements for diversity in recruitment.
Developing key performance indicators (KPIs) for diversity initiatives.
Tools for tracking and reporting diversity metrics.
Ethical considerations in data collection and analysis.
Day 5:
Long-Term Strategy and Leadership
Creating a comprehensive diversity recruitment strategy.
Aligning diversity goals with broader organizational objectives.
Building accountability and fostering leadership buy-in.
Action planning: Developing a personalized implementation roadmap.
