ECRE ECRE Diversity and Inclusion Recruiting 2

Question 1

Which legislation prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in the US?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the foundational federal law prohibiting workplace discrimination on those protected bases.

Question 2

What is the purpose of an 'adverse impact analysis' in recruitment?

Accepted Answer

To determine if a selection process disproportionately screens out protected groups

Answer

Adverse impact analysis identifies whether a selection practice unintentionally eliminates protected group members at a higher rate than others.

Question 3

What does 'equity' mean in the context of D&I recruiting, as distinct from 'equality'?

Accepted Answer

Providing tailored support so all candidates have a fair opportunity to succeed

Answer

Equity means adjusting processes to account for systemic barriers so every candidate has a genuinely fair shot, not just the same process.

Question 4

Which recruiting strategy helps reduce the impact of 'halo effect' bias?

Accepted Answer

Using diverse interview panels and calibration sessions

Answer

Diverse panels and calibration sessions surface different perspectives and counteract one interviewer's outsized positive impression of a candidate.

Question 5

What is an Employee Resource Group (ERG) and how does it relate to recruiting?

Accepted Answer

A voluntary employee network that supports diverse communities and aids in diverse talent attraction

Answer

ERGs signal to candidates that the company values diverse communities, boosting employer brand among underrepresented talent.

(ECRE) Elite Certified Recruitment Expert Practice Test