ECRE Diversity and Inclusion Recruiting Flashcards

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

Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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

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

Answer: To determine if a selection process disproportionately screens out protected groups

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

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

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

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

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

Answer: Using diverse interview panels and calibration sessions

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

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

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

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

What does 'intersectionality' mean for recruiting professionals to understand?

Answer: That individuals have multiple overlapping identities that compound their experiences of advantage or disadvantage

Intersectionality recognizes that a candidate's race, gender, disability status, and other identities interact to shape their unique experiences.