The first book on hiring for diversity

By Arthur Woods and Susanna Tharakan
Hiring for Diversity brings together cutting-edge practices for implementing a diversity hiring strategy that leaves your organization with a comprehensive view and an actionable plan. Based on extensive research and work with hundreds of leading employers, the book provides actionable policies and practices you can implement for equitable hiring.
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What leaders are saying

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Judith Williams
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, SAP
“Hiring for Diversity delivers thoughtful, operationally sound, measurable, scalable and time-tested methods for hiring and supporting diverse teams.”
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Jennifer Brown
Author of Inclusion and How to be an Inclusive Leader
“With a steady pulse on this rapidly-changing landscape, Arthur and Susanna have crafted a singular guide to creating inclusive hiring practices that not only meet but exceed the heightened standards of the modern era.”
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Beth Anton Grous
Chief People Officer, Tripadvisor
"Hiring for Diversity provides a clear, tested and integrated approach to hiring and retaining talent across all spectrums of diversity, breaking the work down into measurable and actionable steps. This is required reading for any leader serious about improving diversity in their organization."
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Keith Ferrazzi
Author of Never Eat Alone and Who's Got Your Back
“If you hope to lead this moment and build diversity into your organization, Hiring for Diversity is a must read. This book dismantles all the misconceptions and barriers to creating real change, regardless of your role or title.”
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Mita Mallick
Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact, Carta
“This book is a must read for any leader, no matter what title you hold. It will give you the actionable plan you need to build a more diverse team.”
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Judith Williams
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, SAP
“Hiring for Diversity delivers thoughtful, operationally sound, measurable, scalable and time-tested methods for hiring and supporting diverse teams.”
Avatar of Jennifer
Jennifer Brown
Author of Inclusion and How to be an Inclusive Leader
“With a steady pulse on this rapidly-changing landscape, Arthur and Susanna have crafted a singular guide to creating inclusive hiring practices that not only meet but exceed the heightened standards of the modern era.”
Avatar of Beth
Beth Anton Grous
Chief People Officer, Tripadvisor
"Hiring for Diversity provides a clear, tested and integrated approach to hiring and retaining talent across all spectrums of diversity, breaking the work down into measurable and actionable steps. This is required reading for any leader serious about improving diversity in their organization."
Avatar of Jenna
Keith Ferrazzi
Author of Never Eat Alone and Who's Got Your Back
“If you hope to lead this moment and build diversity into your organization, Hiring for Diversity is a must read. This book dismantles all the misconceptions and barriers to creating real change, regardless of your role or title.”
Avatar of Mita
Mita Mallick
Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact, Carta
“This book is a must read for any leader, no matter what title you hold. It will give you the actionable plan you need to build a more diverse team.”
Book

Explore: Hiring for Diversity

1
Setting the Stage:  Intent to Impact
Why the time is now to advance diversity hiring and what must happen.
2
Building Your Goals & Reporting
Setting your diversity vision, goals and report progress.
3
Underrepresented Job Seekers
Exploring the job seeking communities that are underrepresented.
4
Designing an Inclusive Brand
How to build an inclusive brand and candidate experience.
5
Writing Inclusive Job Descriptions
How to write inclusive candidate communication and job descriptions.
6
Diversity Sourcing
How to build a sustainable diversity sourcing strategy.
7
Minimizing Selection Bias
How to address bias in the upfront candidate review process.
8
Developing Fair Interviews
How to build a structured and fair interview process.
9
Ensuring Equitable Job Offers
How to establish pay equity through job offers.
10
Advancing Diverse Hires
How to retain and advance the the amazing people you hire.
11
Mobilizing Your Organization
How to mobilize your entire organization around diversity hiring efforts.