Ep 472: Inclusive Assessment
As the move towards skills-based hiring intensifies, the role of assessment tools is becoming increasingly important. As employers focus on being more inclusive, it is critical to understand how the science behind assessment tools works to support this.\n\nMy guest this week is Kristin Allen, Senior Manager of Psychometrics at SHL. SHL has an applied research initiative, SHL Labs, driving talent technology innovation. One of the key research pillars is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and SHL has recently published the first results from its neurodiversity research program.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss the following:\n\nThe role assessment plays in helping employers build diverse workforces.\n\nFully inclusive talent solutions\n\nUsing assessment to reduce bias\n\nJob analysis and validation\n\nTransparency\n\nDisability inclusion\n\nUsing language that encourages candidates to ask for accommodations\n\nSpiky profiles\n\nEmerging best practices\n\nWhat does the future look like?\n\nListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.