Building Equitable Workplaces: An Inclusive Hiring Series
The Inclusive Hiring Toolkit: Practical Tools and Resources
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 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
- Description: This workshop offers concrete tools and resources to operationalize inclusive hiring. From crafting equity-centered job descriptions to conducting inclusive interviews, it equips attendees with actionable steps to attract, engage, and retain diverse talent. Participants will also gain access to the Institutional Equity Inclusive Hiring E-Toolkit.
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.
