This Week's Must Read HR, Talent, & Diversity Articles -- June 28, 2021

Each week, we'll aggregate and deliver weekly content that highlights what you need to know in HR, Talent Acquisition, and Diversity & Inclusion. You'll find research, content, and events from your favorite experts and business leaders. See this week's update below.  

Sage-Gavin: HR, now is the time to take action on inclusion

By Eva Sage-Gavin June 16, 2021

June lands almost at the midpoint of a calendar year and offers an opportunity to pause and reflect. It’s such an important month when we celebrate Pride—honoring the anniversary of the Stonewall riots in 1969—and Juneteenth—commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. in 1865.

This year, these events take place a year after George Floyd’s death and coincide with the fifth anniversary of the Orlando Pulse nightclub mass shooting and the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. And this is all against the backdrop of a global pandemic, an economic crisis, rising hate crimes and an ongoing reckoning on institutional racism.

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Workers want flexibility, and are willing to walk if they don’t get it

BY ALAN MURRAY AND DAVID MEYER June 16, 2021 

Good morning.

—76% of those surveyed want flexibility on where they work.

—93% want flexibility on when they work.

—56% are open to new job opportunities that may provide them more flexibility.

—21% are likely to jump ship in order to get that flexibility.

—Flexibility is second only to compensation in the factors leading people to change jobs.

—Black, Hispanic and Asian-American workers are more desirous of flexibility, and far more open to changing jobs to achieve it.

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Addressing Scarcity by Empowering Recruiters

By AMY OVIEDO JUNE 21, 2021

I often think of scarcity in terms of goods available. If you live in Indianapolis and you need a new swimsuit in September…best wishes. However, if you need one in March, no worries; Spring Break prep is in full swing and you’ll have plenty of options. You could shop online at any time of year and have plenty of choices. While you’re at Target or Macy’s in September, though, you’ll likely encounter an extreme scarcity of options..

This is true in recruiting, too. If you’re sourcing for an audio engineer in New Orleans, you’ll have a plethora of talent readily available. That same requirement in Vail, Colo., may feel much more scarce. It is then the role of the recruiter to work with the hiring team to determine the best when, where, what, and how to ensure a successful search that doesn’t consistently lead to a desert of talent. 

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5 blunders you’re making on workplace diversity

BY S. MITRA KALITA June 16, 2021

Some of you are new to this whole workplace diversity thing. And it shows. 

Over the last year, managers doubled down on their commitment to more inclusive hiring. One survey finds that more than three-quarters of workers feel diversity is a priority in their organizations. Data from LinkedIn shows the number of people with the title "head of diversity" jumped 104% from 2015 to 2020. The number of people with the "chief diversity officer" title increased 68%.

But one role cannot lead the revolution alone or solve such an entrenched problem. Here are five recurring mistakes to avoid in hiring, communication and strategy around diversity, equity and inclusion. 

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How to Acquire, Respond, and Recruit with Employee Reviews

By Micole Garatti June 2021 

Did you know that companies with strong employer brands see 50% more qualified applicants and reduce cost per hire by 50%? What’s more, research shows that employee reviews are the 2nd most credible source of information, and employee review sites are the 2nd most utilized research tool among job seekers.

Still, many companies struggle to manage reviews as part of the corporate reputation and employer brand. On July 22nd from 1 to 2pm EST, we’re hosting a live webinar on which you’ll hear from employer branding and employee reviews experts on how they attract, respond, and recruit with employee reviews. 

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