DEI software is often more complicated than most HR professionals realize. To help you understand why, we asked a number of DEI leaders and CEO to get their best insights. Here’s what they said.
The Human Factors Are Too Complex for the Software
The problem with DEI software is that it doesn’t take in the human factor. Creating a diverse working environment is important, but not more important than finding people qualified to do the job. Some aren’t qualified but have potential. They could be qualified with guidance. The DEI software doesn’t take that into account either. Bosses and managers have long used their “gut” as the final arbitrator in hiring decisions. The DEI software interferes with that and could feasibly choose a bad candidate that fits the diversity model...
The problem with DEI software is that it doesn’t take in the human factor. Creating a diverse working environment is important, but not more important than finding people qualified to do the job. Some aren’t qualified but have potential. They could be qualified with guidance. The DEI software doesn’t take that into account either. Bosses and managers have long used their “gut” as the final arbitrator in hiring decisions. The DEI software interferes with that and could feasibly choose a bad candidate that fits the diversity model...
Ken Notes: This is a human issue and will require more than data. We need to have open discussions about issues and solutions.
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