Chris Metzler

Recruiting or Diversity Recruiting –There Is a Difference

Chris Metzler
One of the most important human capital issues continues to be the recruitment of a diverse workforce. This is driven by a number of factors. First, the reality is that the talent pool from which to source is increasingly more diverse along race, gender, religion, age, social, sexual orientation, gender identity, ideological and other lines. Second, organizations have taken the position that diversity is a reality that must be harnessed for superior organizational performance. Third,…

Diversity Recruiting Means First Recognizing It

Chris Metzler
Just about every organization in America proclaims that it engages in “Diversity Recruiting.” But, just what is Diversity Recruiting and how do organizations know whether or not it is successful? Diversity Recruiting, properly done is a strategic effort to recruit and retain a workforce with many differences, which the organization hopes will make it more competitive. Most organizations fail miserably, however, at this endeavor. Top Reasons Organizations Fail at Diversity Recruiting Most organizations do not have a clearly…