Ep 429: Open Hiring
Some of my favourite conversations in the last six months have been around inclusive hiring. Many people are doing brilliant work to support people from marginalised groups into the workforce, and I've learnt a lot from talking to employers like Timpson and organisations like The Bridge of Hope.\n\nIn this episode, we're going to explore what happens when an employer removes all screening, all background checks and all education and experience requirements from their hiring to be more inclusive. What are the advantages, the challenges, and the results?\n\nMy guest this week is Nykeba King, Global Head of Inclusion at The Body Shop. A few years ago, The Body Shop created an Open Hiring program to ensure they were being as inclusive as possible. It's a strategy that has produced some amazing results, and it is now giving them a unique competitive advantage in today's challenging talent markets.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\nRecruiting challenges at The Body Shop\n\nWhat is Open Hiring, and how does it work?\n\nNo background checks, no screening, no education requirements\n\nHow Open Hiring is helping The Body Shop in the current talent markets\n\nMaking recruiting more purposeful with "Targeted Recruitment."\n\nReplacing scrutiny with trust\n\nRemoving barriers and removing bias\n\nImplementation challenges\n\nThe danger of second-guessing someone's ability to do a job\n\nWrap-around support to build an inclusive workplace\n\nTime to hire, performance and retention\n\nWhat's next for Open Hiring\n\n\nListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.