intermediate · 90–90 min

How to Design a Bias-Free Equitable Hiring Process

Struggling with diversity in recruitment? Audit your hiring funnel and remove hidden biases with this structured design session.

About this session

Standard recruitment often fails because legacy screening methods and subjective culture-fit assessments create invisible barriers for underrepresented talent. This session guides your team through a systematic audit of your hiring funnel to pinpoint exactly where bias occurs and define objective standards for every candidate interaction.

Why it works

The process forces participants to move beyond abstract goals and scrutinize individual touchpoints, from job descriptions to final evaluations. By isolating specific decision points, it replaces vague intuition with a shared framework of measurable criteria that the entire team can apply consistently.

What you’ll walk away with

  • Clear actionable outcomes from a 4-step facilitated process
  • Increased participant engagement and buy-in
  • Documented decisions and next steps
  • Improved team alignment on the topic

Who it’s for

HR Leaders, People Ops

Frequently asked questions

Who should facilitate this workshop?

This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for HR Leaders or external facilitators working with hr & culture teams.

How long does this workshop take?

Plan for 60-90 minutes depending on group size. The 4 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.

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