Join us for a “not your typical DEI session” in our WTF (What to Fix) in Recruiting Series, where we confront a stark reality: the persistent gap in diversity outreach at the critical top-of-funnel stage of talent acquisition. Despite an increased emphasis on workplace diversity, Gem’s annual benchmarks report revealed a concerning trend — there is a significant disparity in outreach by gender and by race.

This WTF session isn't just about highlighting problems — it's a call to action for talent acquisition leaders to fundamentally rethink and reengineer their initial outreach strategies, ensuring every potential candidate has an equal opportunity to be noticed, engaged, and ultimately hired. Join us to be part of the solution.

Key Discussion Points:

• Examine the Data: Delve into the latest findings from the recruiting benchmarks report, highlighting the metrics that drive our discussion.

• Seek Understanding: Explore the systemic and operational factors contributing to this outreach gap. Is it unconscious bias, flawed recruitment marketing strategies, or are there deeper nuances at play?

• Drive Solutions: Discuss actionable strategies to ensure equitable outreach efforts, addressing not only the 'why' but also the 'how' we can recalibrate our recruitment practices for genuine inclusivity.

• Share Best Practices: Hear from industry leaders who have successfully bridged the top-of-funnel diversity gap, and learn from their practical, data-driven approaches.