Companies are taking great strides toward creating diverse and inclusive workspaces. They recognize the community and business value of bringing multiple voices and perspectives into the same room. Most of the time, this includes developing policies for existing employees, as well as adopting hiring practices that address bias. Another tactic to achieving these goals is to screen candidates for their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Identifying potential issues before a hire will ensure good employee morale and protect your brand from future incidents. Conscious consumers hold companies accountable for their employees’ actions. Cultural insensitivity, sexual harassment, homophobia, or discrimination in any form can put companies on defense and possibly cause them to lose their customers or client base.
To build a welcoming environment for all employees and protect your brand, it’s important to source candidates that are dedicated to your DEI vision. Here are 21 interview questions to help you assess a candidate’s commitment to diversity and inclusion:
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You may already incorporate blind hiring, diverse interview panels, and other methods to ensure DEI best practices in your hiring process. These questions will complement current efforts to limit bias among hiring managers and help identify a candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
When planning your next round of hiring, don’t hesitate to include these or similar interview questions. Job seekers should be prepared to answer them. Evaluating their responses will tell you a lot about their emotional intelligence and dedication to a diverse workplace. It also might be the difference between the “right candidate” on paper and the perfect hire in real life.