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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | www.opensesame.com | (503) 808-1286 | 4 If you have significant talent gaps that impede your ability to grow, a diverse recruiting initiative can enable the expansion of the candidate pool. Doing so addresses a critical business problem while establish- ing a foundation for diverse recruiting going forward. Despite the benefits, less than 50% of organizations have a plan to ensure DEI recruiting processes. 1 Developing a strong and deep leadership pool is similarly enabled by targeted development programs aimed at diverse groups of employees. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) focused on issues of inter- est to diverse employees can enhance engagement and help engender a greater sense of belonging. Many organizations begin their DEI efforts around diverse recruiting strategies. Effective hiring approaches include a range of activities, the most important of which is to ensure biases do not enter the hiring process. Anonymous screening addresses even the most conscientious efforts by eliminating evidence of age, gender, race and education and focusing purely on capabilities. Many organizations take a long-term approach to building their DEI programs with the help of the community. Roughly 38% of orgs build relationships to recruit from associations, groups, educational institutions and government entities associated with underserved talent communities. 2 Campus recruiting programs and community outreach efforts to build awareness of their industry and their company's values builds trust within various communities and serves as a foundation to shape a diverse pipeline well into the future. Meet Talent and Retention Goals with a Diverse Recruiting Initiative Look to the Community to Meet Goals Expand the candidate pool with a diverse recruiting initiative. 38% of orgs build relationships to recruit from associations, groups, educational institutions and government entities associated with underserved talent communities. 1 Brandon Hall Group, Diversity & Inclusion Benchmarking Study, 2020. 2 Brandon Hall Group, Diversity & Inclusion Benchmarking Study, 2020.