Building Equitable Workplaces: An Inclusive Hiring Series
Fostering Fairness: Strategies to Recognize & Overcome Bias
Announcing the "Building Equitable Workplaces: An Inclusive Hiring Series"
The Division of Institutional Equity (DOIE) and Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) at UMBC are proud to present a transformative four-part series designed to empower all faculty and staff in fostering equity, inclusion, and belonging within our community.
Overview
In today's evolving landscape, fostering inclusive hiring practices is more crucial than ever. Embracing diversity, fairness, access, inclusion, and belonging, is not only a moral imperative but also an economic necessity.
Join us to gain the knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to implement intentional recruitment, hiring, and retention practices. Aligned with UMBC’s core values of inclusive excellence, community, and equitable opportunity, the series offers a comprehensive understanding of the current hiring landscape, strategies to mitigate bias, and actionable frameworks for cultivating diverse and inclusive teams.
SESSION TWO: Fostering Fairness: Strategies to Recognize and Overcome Bias in Hiring
Date, Time, Location: April 7, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Commons 318
Facilitators:Jasmine A. Lee Associate Vice President for Community & Culture & Walter Parrish, Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
- Description: Uncover unconscious biases that can influence decision-making during recruitment and selection. Through guided exercises and reflection, attendees will learn practical strategies to mitigate bias and ensure fair and equitable hiring practices. The session will also explore how bias manifests differently between staff and faculty searches.
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Session Three:The Inclusive Hiring Toolkit: Practical Tools and Resources
Date, Time, Location: April 17, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Commons 329
Facilitators: Jasmine A. Lee Associate Vice President for Community & & Jill Wardell, Director of Talent Learning & Organizational Development
Session Four:Action Planning for Inclusive Hiring: Turning Strategies into Practice
Date, Time, Location: May 8, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Commons 329
Facilitators:Jasmine A. Lee Associate Vice President for Community & Kelly Coleman, Director of Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards
By participating in this series, UMBC faculty and staff will be equipped to navigate the complexities of the current hiring environment, ensuring that our recruitment and retention practices reflect our commitment to inclusive excellence.
Limited registration is available. Register by RSVPing below.
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This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.
