How Predictive Recruiting Can Reduce Hiring Bias and Strengthen Diversity
August 25, 2023 ⚊ 1 Min read ⚊ Views 29 ⚊ BLOG
Late last year, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky publicly made the case for a “skills-first mentality” when it comes to hiring. He said that companies that prioritize this approach over antiquated status signals like degrees or pedigree “will help ensure that the right people can be in the right roles, with the right skills, doing the best work,” and will “create a much more efficient, equitable labor market, which then creates better opportunities for all.”
But how are companies meant to decipher which job seekers have the right skills for their jobs? Even more challenging, what happens when hiring candidates directly out of college, who have little to no industry experience? And finally, can hiring in this way really improve DE&I outcomes?
Tags: candidate selection, DE&I outcomes, hiring processes
