Beyond the DEI Debate: How Addressing Bias Creates Competitive Advantage

Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0  In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Jennifer Tardy, author of The Equity Edge: How Addressing Bias in Recruiting and Retention Drives Success. As major companies scale back, revamp or eliminate their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Jennifer and Andrew explore the current state of DEI in the workplace. As a diversity recruitment researcher and trainer, Jennifer makes a compelling case that DEI initiatives aren’t just about doing the right thing; they also create a competitive edge for companies by accessing top talent that bias often obscures. Plus, Jennifer gives guidance for job seekers searching for inclusive workplaces. Key Topics: What DEI actually is (and why we need to add a ‘B’ to the acronym) Why removing barriers in hiring creates business advantage, not just fairness The "two-skill" tax job seekers now face: showing up as your best self AND navigating interviewer bias Practical strategies for creating a more expansive, diverse network Links & Resources: Follow Jennifer Tardy on LinkedIn here Get Jennifer’s book The Equity Edge here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here