Diversity & Inclusion is critical to your company’s success but it is not a strategy. Here’s why... D&I needs to be built into the DNA of your company instead of being treated with kid gloves. Besides, hiring like-minded people is bad for business!
Today’s Quote:
"Our diversity is our strength. What a dull and pointless life it would be if everyone was the same." - Angelina Jolie
About the Guest:
Mike “Batman” Cohen is the Founder of Wayne Technologies, a recruitment training and search firm. Mike has over a decade of experience placing technologists, recruiters, and business development professionals, and has conducted training for Corporate and Agency Recruiters.
Throughout his career he’s learned several things that he’s committed to paying forward:
He has worked with a diverse group of clients ranging from GIPHY, Spotify, TripAdvisor, Digital Asset, MacDonald Miller, etc.
He contributes articles to SourceCon, has a chair in the Program Committee with ATAP, helps run SourceHouston, and is a Brand Ambassador for ERE.
Mike has spoken at:
Show Highlights:
Problem:
Why is Diversity & Inclusion such a hot topic?
Why is this important to organizations?
Shouldn't we just be concerned with hiring the best person?
What about the alignment of core corporate values?
Solutions:
If Diversity & Inclusion isn’t a strategy, how do we accomplish it?
Rick’s two cents:
What should be your strategy?
Key Takeaways:
Jordan Ritter!: Hire For The 3 C’s In Your Company! Culture, Capacity For Mastery, And Craft
Jean Latu: Fractional Leadership As A Viable Option In Building Your Business!
Robert Curtis: Using Analytics And Behavioral Models To Attract And Retain Great Talent!
Brian Andersen: Gamification! Improve Employee Engagement, Provide Better Customer Interaction, And Enhance Productivity In Your Company
Stephanie Paul: Communicate Your Message. The Keys To Crafting An Effective Presentation!
Robert Yonowitz: Bad Job Descriptions Breed Bad Hires! Success In Building An Outstanding Organization And Mitigating Legal Risk Starts With The Quality Of Your Job Description
Rodney Burris: Prioritize And Hire For EQ Over IQ! Mastering The Identification Of Emotional Intelligence In The Hiring Process
Craig Cooke: Knock Out Startup Pains By Learning How To Properly Evaluate The People You Are Looking To Hire!
Karl Hardesty: Feel The BURN! Burn Rate Management At Various Stages Of A Company's Life Cycle!
Paul David: Start Caring About Your People! Watch Your Business Thrive!
Dr. Deena Brown: Eliminate The Complaints About The Millennials! Learn To Properly Engage Talent To Elevate Into Valuable Employees!
Scott Krawitz: The Trials And Tribulations Of Finding The Right Technical Leader For Your Company
Karen Bajanov: Two Major Changes In California Law That Will Impact Your Interviewing Process In 2018!
Ash Kumra & John Reed of Youngry: The Secret To Creating A Movement Around Your Company!
Dalip Jaggi: Investing In Your People Above And Beyond The Standard!
Rod Swartwood: Human Capital Return On Investment! HCROI
Robert Davis: Investor Adoption And What To Do When You Are The Root Of Your Hiring Challenges!
Peter Polydor: The Importance Of A Strong Team When Shopping To Investors!
Brad Hendricks: Creating An Environment That Fosters Personal Growth And Smashes The Glass Ceiling!
John Crittenden: What Is The Right Time To Exit Your Startup?
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