7 Ways to Improve Early Career Hiring to Increase Diversity and Retain Top Talent
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Improving diversity in your workplace starts with better early career hiring programs.
Here are 7 effective ways to improve your entry-level recruiting to increase diversity and retain top talent:
1. Cast a wider, more inclusive net for entry-level recruiting (with online sources).
2. Target skills, not schools, with job postings.
3. Create job advertisements that attract.
4. Highlight pay equity and transparency.
5. Make the application and interview scheduling process easy for a positive candidate experience.
6. Focus on early career pathways and advancement opportunities.
7. Use mentorship programs to foster lasting growth.
Start at the beginning (of prospective employees’ careers)
For companies who are truly focused on DEI, it’s not enough to simply post a job listing and expect the best candidates to apply. It’s essential to employ proactive DEI strategies in early career recruitment to build a more diverse team and retain top talent – which will lead to better hires, more engaged employees, and long-term business success.
