Thinking Outside the Box: Developing Inclusive Job Qualifications
Organizations are increasingly realizing that university degrees and years of experience aren't the only way to evaluate someone's capabilities, and in fact these requirements can limit the diverse mix of applicants for roles. Alternative credentials and skills-based talent management are offering new pathways to show what someone can deliver, particularly for candidates from diverse backgrounds. This workshop will explore how HR, hiring managers, and DEI practitioners can proactively develop more flexible, inclusive job qualifications.
Learning Objectives:
- Why traditional requirements may unintentionally discourage or disenfranchise applicants from diverse communities.
- How to consider alternatives to traditional qualifications, like certifications and skills assessments.
- How to overhaul job descriptions and promotion criteria for more flexible, inclusive qualifications.
- Strategies for proactively working with hiring managers and SMEs.
Kevin England
Kevin England, Ph.D. is a consultant, coach, facilitator, and educator in Human Resource Management (HRM), with focus areas in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), talent development, employee engagement, people analytics, and organizational culture. His career has included internal HRM roles, individual coaching, organizational consulting, teaching at the university level, and higher education administration.
Today Kevin helps individuals, teams, and organizations leverage their strengths in the workplace to realize their infinite human potential.
Dr. England holds the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential, along with SHRM Specialty credentials in Inclusive Workplace Culture, People Analytics, Talent Acquisition, Workplace Investigations, and Total Rewards.