Hiring Bias with Brooks E. Scott

In episode 667, Keirsten Greggs interviews Brooks E. Scott, an executive coach and DEI strategic advisor. They discuss the importance of conscious inclusion in hiring practices and how to minimize bias when hiring. Brooks emphasizes the need for self-awareness and questioning our assumptions and biases when evaluating candidates. He also highlights the impact of AI tools and the importance of diverse teams in building unbiased algorithms.They also delve into the topic of employee resource groups (ERGs) and how TA teams can effectively partner with and leverage ERGs. Brooks advises ERGs to have a clear mission statement and focus on one or two initiatives to avoid burnout. He also emphasizes the value of listening and learning from ERGs to gain a better understanding of the experiences of underrepresented groups in the workplace.Key Takeaways:Unconscious bias exists in all of us, and it influences our hiring practices. Being conscious of our biases and questioning our assumptions is crucial for minimizing bias in the recruitment process.AI tools can perpetuate bias if they are built by non-inclusive teams. It is essential to have diverse teams involved in the development of AI algorithms to ensure fairness and accuracy.When building ERGs, it is important to have a clear mission statement and focus on one or two initiatives to avoid burnout. ERGs should align their objectives with the company's values and vision.TA teams can partner with and leverage ERGs by listening and learning from their experiences. This helps create a more inclusive and supportive work environment.We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc.   Feature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events