DE Talk | Merit is Not the Opposite of Diversity: Removing Barriers to Employment

DE Talk | Merit is Not the Opposite of Diversity: Removing Barriers to Employment

by | Feb 25, 2025 | Podcast

Season 6 • Episode 6

While employers unpack new regulatory direction regarding DEI efforts, many are left wondering how to lawfully maintain their recruitment activities and stay true to their organizational values. Tune in as we chat with Dr. Courtney Bryant Shelby, Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, international speaker, & Founder of Simply You Solutions as she explains the evolution of inclusionary efforts from past to present. She also shares why diversity is essential to merit-based hiring (the larger the talent pool, the greater the chance of finding the most qualified candidate!), metrics employers should be looking at, where she sees the workplace equity landscape heading in the future, and tips for fostering authenticity and belonging in your workforce.

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