A prominent CEO recently wrote: "While it might sound like an excuse, the unfortunate reality is that there is a very limited pool of black talent to recruit from" (https://bit.ly/2HqfuNg).
Of course, the comment caught our attention. A quick search led me to dozens of reports by major publications, politicians' reactions, and lively debates on social media. Even though the CEO has since apologized, his statement is worthy of further discussion. I have four critical questions:
My thought as I write the last question: The CEO's statement illustrates a web of practices, beliefs, and values. That web includes who participates in meetings that define and evaluate talent, where we look for talent, and how we reward recruiting professionals. In other words: The problem is systemic and tenacious. What do you think? Most importantly, what should HR leaders DO? I am eager to hear your comments. Happy Learning, colleagues! Dr. Cris Wildermuth Community Chair, Linked:HR Associate Professor, Drake University Would you like to strenghten your leadership competencies? Consider Drake University's Master of Science in Leadership Development! You may complete up to 8 courses online and 2 in a residency week on campus. We are accepting applications for the spring semester. For information, please visit http://bit.ly/MSLDDrake.
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