DEC - JANHR TECH OUTLOOK9candidate conversations with key stakeholders. Rather than adding more interviews to the process and risking candidate fatigue, it's time for companies to put systems in place that allow them to take a more agile approach to hiring. Spotlight on Equitable HiringAnd then there is the critical issue of equity. Equitable hiring -- that which fosters diverse and inclusive workplaces -- doesn't happen by accident. Diversity can no longer be a talking point, it has become a board-level commitment, with more companies tying CEO pay to achieving diversity metrics. Candidates want to be treated equitably and talented employees want to work for companies that treat people equitably. Running a rigorous and fair hiring process requires structure, consistency and evidence-based decision making. This foundation not only promotes equity and removes bias, it fosters an environment where employees get better at interviewing candidates over time. The commitment does not stop with just a better process. There are numerous organizations working to bring opportunity to underrepresented minorities in tech, like Hack.Diversity (which I co-founded and serve as board chair), a Boston-based workforce development program that connects tech companies with Black and Latinx technologists. Companies need to seek out opportunities to partner with organizations like Hack.Diversity, Code2040, HBCUs, or build programs in-house to attract diverse talent and create inclusive and equitable work cultures for their employees.What's at StakeWhen building a fast-growing, successful, innovative company, everyday matters. Small startups and Fortune 1000 companies alike are in the midst of a full-blown talent war. In short, there is no time to wait to adjust hiring practices. Raise capital, hire great people, and grow revenue. It's always been about the people. The fate of our innovation ecosystem starts and ends with great talent, and demands a great talent acquisition process. The fate of our innovation ecosystem starts and ends with great talent, and demands a great talent acquisition process
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