Own Your Legacy: Eliminating Habits of Exclusion
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Linda Waste, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition, Inclusion & Diversity & Employer Branding at Electronic Arts.
Episode highlights
How her job perfectly aligns with her strengths
"If I can't do this job here, I'll do it somewhere else"
Linda's new love for hockey and the transferable skills
Why your career is your own responsibility
Experience vs qualifications
The beer test - Why we shouldn't hire people who look like us
Reducing pedigree bias in recruiting with certified training
Why managers need to stop outsourcing diversity
How writing a brief can help combat habits of exclusion
Why hiring for culture fit is a bad idea
The importance of processes to help avoid bias
Why owning diversity has to start with senior leaders
Recommended Resources
Follow Linda on LinkedIn
Learn more about EA
Read her article on ‘Managers owning diversity’
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