SXSW 2020
Hire the “Wrong” People for the Right Results
Description:
Who employers hire is who they are. And who they are is the sum of their workplace culture. So what does that say about those who eagerly hire ex-cons, people with disabilities, returning vets & seniors? It says they’ll win the future of talent.
SHRM CEO Johnny C. Taylor Jr., says hiring people commonly excluded from the workplace is critical to create the diverse, inclusive, better workplaces that drive and differentiate successful businesses now.
Today, when there are more open jobs than people to fill them, employers are too focused on keeping the “wrong” people out instead of bringing the “right” ones in. Often, “wrong” just means different. Companies that lead with inclusion and discard hiring biases are creating winning cultures that drive productivity, innovation and loyalty.
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Takeaways
- Inclusion is more than ‘accepting differences’: Truly inclusive cultures leverage these differences strategically for growth, innovation & engagement
- Hiring people with criminal pasts, older workers, vets & those with disabilities is a bold move but can be done strategically, ethically & effectively
- To win the future of work, look past traditional talent pools, think differently about their role in the world, and cultivate the best workplaces
Speakers
- Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President & CEO, Society for Human Resource Management
Organizer
Martha Frase, Lead, Executive Communications, The Society For Human Resource Management
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