In this podcast episode, Charlotte Melkert (CEO at Equalture) talks to Matthias Schmeisser, Global Senior Director, Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding at emnify about how to leverage key trends in the midst of demographic shift and digital transformation shaping the recruitment landscape in 2024, emphasising the importance of Candidate Experien…

In this episode, Mari Järvinen sheds light on the impact of authority bias in recruitment. She uncovers the subtle yet significant stages within the recruitment process where authority bias often strikes, influencing hiring decisions from strategic levels down to candidate information on CVs, and references. The expert points out that organisationa…

What do Talent Acquisition roadshows, interview trainings, DEIB ambassador networks, and stakeholder management have in common at HashiCorp? They all form the basis of their unbiased recruitment strategy, but not for the reasons you might assume. In this episode, Linda Hermanspann, Sr Recruiter at HashiCorp, shares her learnings about unbiased recr…

Making the recruitment process more objective and unbiased is a pillar of providing equal opportunities to all candidates. But is it enough to see more ethnically diverse talent come into corporate leadership positions? In this episode, Sergio Panday, co-founder and CEO at Roots Inspire, shares about best practices to bring more ethnic talent into …

Companies are losing out on women in the recruitment process; whether it be in employer branding, the step from interview to hire, or at the offer stage. What can be done about that? In this episode, Léonie Kennepohl, co-founder at Female x Finance joins us to talk about women in the financial sector. This male-dominated industry has long struggled…

We review the AFC & NFC championship games, give our early thoughts on Super Bowl LVIII, and discuss the Patriots hiring of new head coach Jerod Mayo.

In this episode, Zanina Katira, Senior Recruiter at Miro, joins us to talk about unbiased recruitment. Zanina joined Miro before their high growth period and has seen many iterations of the recruitment process. Iteration is one of Miro’s core values and part of the recipe for success. What is Miro’s approach to unbiased recruitment? Why is candidat…

Inclusive recruitment expands the talent pool, and who wouldn’t want a bigger and more diverse range of candidates to hire? But the question is how do you create a more inclusive recruitment process? In this episode, Naomi Trickey, Chief People Officer at Mews, joins us to talk about inclusive recruitment at Mews. With 40 new hires every month, an …

Why are the expectations of gen Z so debated? And what does ageism have to do with the discussion? In this episode, Emma Agricola, D&I expert and founder of Inclusyoung, explains ageism. In our conversation we cover the following topics: The definition of ageism and age bias, why ageism towards young people (youngism) is often overlooked, common mi…

“If you don’t consciously include, you consciously exclude.” Psychological safety is the underpinning of employee engagement, participation, collaboration, learning and retention, as Bogdan puts it. In this episode of Oops! I’m Biased Podcast, Bogdan Manta, The Essential Experts, joins us to explore psychological safety and the importance of it for…

Episode Notes Guess who's reuniting after a whirlwind two years? Derek, Grayson, and Vinny are back in the studio, and you won't want to miss their catch-up session. From witnessing the epic saga of 'Dune' in October 2021 to Derek's star-studded encounters in the heart of New York City, we've got stories that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. B…

Welcome back to the chaos, folks! Derek, Grayson, and Vinny are back in the hosting seats, and we've got a jam-packed episode for you. Grayson, true to form, declares Adam Sandler the greatest actor of all time, and we're here for the debate. Vinny shares the trials and tribulations of buying movie tickets—because, let's be honest, it's an art form…

“If you don’t consciously include, you subconsciously exclude.” Psychological safety is the underpinning of employee engagement, participation, collaboration, learning and retention, as Bogdan Manta puts it. In this episode of Oops! I’m Biased Podcast, Bogdan Manta, The Essential Experts, joins us to explore psychological safety and the importance …

What is the basis for unbiased recruitment? What does an ideal recruitment process look like and what are unbiased hiring decisions based on? In this episode, Frank Poll, VP of Talent at Ram Infotechnology and Senior Talent and Culture Strategist and founder at Mister Jobs shares his best practices on unbiased recruitment. Topics include: The busin…

Why is it so hard to change a recruitment process even if there is substantiated evidence that supports the change? What happens in our brains in the face of change that makes us reluctant and how can we embrace innovation in talent acquisition? In this episode, Leonie Grandpierre, Equalture’s Head of Science, explains conservatism bias in recruitm…

Who does your job description attract? Does it speak to a diverse range of people who are a fit for the role? Job descriptions carry a lot of weight, and are oftentimes the first point of contact a candidate has with the company. So how can a good first impression be guaranteed? In this episode, Maureen Brinkman, Head of People and Culture at Skydr…

What is culture? Given the general nature of the definition (i.e. a set of common norms and beliefs a group of people adheres to), the term is hard to define: A company, a generation, a country, a football team. And what if we use the culture we belong to as a reference point for our behaviour, interaction and expectations of others? Organisational…

The changing talent acquisition landscape is rooted in the disruption through budget cuts, hiring freezes, talent shortages, skill gaps and DE&I discrepancies between mission and practice. While pressure is mounting on HR and talent acquisition leaders to fill positions with top talent amidst these challenges, mental wellbeing and innovative decisi…

We preview the upcoming fantasy football season with a new format: Media Day. Each member of our dynasty league is interviewed, and gives their thoughts and expectations for the upcoming season.

We discuss the 2023 NFL Season by previewing each division, making Super Bowl predictions, and we end the show by handing out individual awards.

What piece of information serves as a bad anchor in the recruitment process? What could be a good anchor when deciding to hire or not to hire a candidate? Anchoring bias influences an individual to base their decision on a particular reference point. In this episode, Leonie Grandpierre, Equalture’s Head of Science, explains anchoring bias. In our c…

With the increasing talent shortage and the rise of ChatGPT and other technological advancements, enterprises are looking to shift their recruitment process from experience-based to competency-based practices. Tony de Graaf, Global Director of Hiring Success at SmartRecruiters, covers the topic of hiring for skills and competencies and focuses on: …

The recruitment process generally favours extraverts: When setting up job requirements, looking through CVs, interviews and assessments, we generally look for a professional with “leadership qualities and strong social skills, who thrives in a fast paced environment”. But is that really what organisations need? In this episode, Joanna Rawbone, expe…

Leading a team doesn’t make you a leader, especially not an inclusive leader. So what does it take? Gwen Kolader, Global Head of DE&I at Hexaware and Mobiquity and Expert on Inclusive Leadership on the Breaking Bias Expert Panel discusses the four remaining traits all inclusive leaders need as defined by Deloitte: Commitment, Curiosity, Courage and…

Cognizance of Bias and Cultural Intelligence are two of six traits that all inclusive leaders should have, as defined by Deloitte. Leading a team doesn’t make you a leader, especially not an inclusive leader. So what does it take? Gwen Kolader, Global Head of DE&I at Hexaware and Expert on Inclusive Leadership on the Breaking Bias Expert Panel disc…

61% of professionals would consider leaving their job if their mental health needs are not met, and 80% of gen Z and millennials find mental health policies important when considering an employer. In this episode, Katharina Koidl, Community and Event Manager at Equalture talks to Eva Joosten, Career Coach and freelance Talent Acquisition Lead, Mich…

It all starts with looking at your data. How else are you going to fix DE&I issues? In this key moment, Toby Mildon, D&I consultant, explains how he tackled a gender imbalance and a glass ceiling for disabled staff at the BBC. First examine your process and identify where the issue lies, to gain clarity through data. Do you have questions for our s…

85% of companies say increasing diversity is a priority, while 52% of companies do not ask recruitment agencies to provide a diverse candidate shortlist. As a recruiter you are responsible for identifying the right talent for the job. But how do you meet your clients’ – often unspoken – expectations with DE&I in mind in this tight labour market? Sa…

What is the Coffee Cup Test? Recently, British software company Compono has gained notoriety in the news because their CEO tests candidates in interviewers by offering them coffee and checking if they (offer to) bring the empty cup back to the kitchen after the interview. What does a recruiter or CEO want to test with it in candidates? And why is i…

Setting objective job criteria can sound like a lofty goal: What requirements come with a job? Who determines them? And how do we make sure we stick to them when it comes down to making a choice to hire or not to hire a candidate. Florian Meister, Head of Talent Acquisition at Temedica, applies 5 parameters in the process to ensure objectivity thro…

In this Episode, Charlotte Melkert, CEO at Equalture, talks to Danielle Chan, People & Culture Manager at Equalture about the company's own recruitment process. Together, they lay out how Equalture prepares a job to go live, how Equalture screens, interviews and hires candidates. They also share what they learned along the way, share some tips and …

We preview the 2023 NFL draft

Whose responsibility is inclusion? Is it the organisation or the person of the marginalised group? This is one of five paradox that Brooke Gazdag, Ph.D and assistant professor for leadership and negotiation at University of Amsterdam has identified. Charlotte Melkert (CEO at Equalture) and Brooke Gazdag take a close look at why inclusion as a proce…

It all starts with measuring. D&I consultant, Toby Mildon, joins Charlotte Melkert on this episode to talk all about where to start with your DE&I strategy. Data collection is the base of it all; he even starts his book, Inclusive Growth, on the premise of clarity through data. If you don’t know where your problem exactly lies or where your bottlen…

HR and TA leaders championing DE&I often face pushback from management when suggesting that traditional recruitment practices limit candidate diversity and harm the talent pool. According to Gwen Kolader, VP - Global Head of DE&I at Hexaware and Mobiquity, the most effective way to get management boards to buy into DE&I is to build a business case …

A 4-day work week, working abroad, mental health care, flexible working hours - these are all benefits that companies offer to attract and retain talent in the face of the ongoing talent shortage. For Rita Wittek-Verbeek, Head of People and Culture at Homerun, it is not about checking boxes, but about what her customers (the Homerun employees) need…

Interviews are part of the standard recruitment process to gather more information about the candidates. But what if just one piece of information rules a viable candidate out? Organisational psychologist Mari Järvinen joins Charlotte Melkert again on the podcast to discuss the coffee cup test, what interviewer bias is, why interviewer bias is so d…

Why do professionals who add ex-McKinsey to their LinkedIn tagline get hired more? And why does physical attractiveness influence the likelihood of being hired? It all comes down to the Halo & Horns effect. In this episode Charlotte Melkert (CEO at Equalture) talks to Leonie Grandpierre (Head of Science at Equalture) about what the halo & horns eff…

We preview the Super Bowl, discuss Tommy Rees to Alabama, Tom Brady’s retirement, NBA trade deadline, and Leeds United sacking Jesse Marsch

Everyone needs inclusion, but everyone has different needs. This is one of five paradox that Brooke Gazdag, Ph.D and assistant professor for leadership and negotiation at University of Amsterdam has identified. Inclusive practices in organisational contexts are not black and white, inclusion is never achieved, she says. Charlotte Melkert (CEO at Eq…

Setting objective and unbiased hiring criteria is an overlooked step in unbiased hiring. What’s more, talent acquisition and hiring managers agreeing on criteria for an open position can cause some tension. So how can you set objective criteria that your hiring managers and recruiters stick to until a hiring decision is made and beyond? Charlotte M…

ADHD remains an obscure condition despite growing discourse around it in professional networks. Not only do many individuals go undiagnosed, but it comes with its misconceptions about how people with ADHD perform in the workplace. And this is why Tori Graham, Talent Partner at Bother, became an advocate for herself and the community of (recruitment…

What if the results on your candidates’ MBTI or 16 Personalities test specifically reflect their personality? Or maybe it’s just the Barnum Effect? In this episode, Charlotte talks to neuroscientist Marcia Goddard, about a bias that makes us interpret general personality statements as specifically applicable to the test-taker. How does this affect …

Is blind recruitment effective when increasing the diversity of your talent pool? In part 2 of “Blind Recruitment”, Charlotte talks to DE&I consultant and founder of Ardent, Ella McCann-Tomlin about what lies beyond the anonymised CV. They discuss what actions can be taken to diversify your talent pool with active sourcing and how to extend the eff…

We discuss the upcoming World Cup in Qatar by previewing each group and giving our bracket predictions (51:40). Special guests include Bahia (Brazil/1:10:40), Shawn (England/1:33:15), Matthew (USA/1:51:15) and Finn (Hot takes/2:01:00).

Is blind recruitment effective when increasing the diversity of your talent pool? This is part 1 of “Blind Recruitment”. In this episode, Charlotte talks to DE&I consultant and founder of Ardent, Ella McCann-Tomlin about what blind recruitment is, the positive and negative impact blind recruitment can have on the hiring process, and why blind recru…

What is stereotyping bias and how does it affect hiring decisions? Organizational psychologist, Mari Järvinen, and Charlotte scope this very prevalent bias. They explore stereotyping in general and why it is prominent, what a stereotype is, whether stereotyping bias happens consciously or unconsciously, how it can affect hiring, what parts of the h…

78% of autistic people in the UK and 55% in the Netherlands are unemployed, yet can be 140% more productive than neurotypical employees. This is what Ludmila Praslova calls the autistic unemployment paradox. What does neurodiversity mean today, how does it relate to the autistic community and cognitive diversity and why is it important to consider …

For this episode, Charlotte invited Leonie Grandpierre, Equalture's Head of Science back to cover Social Desirability. Social desirability is the effect of adjusting our behaviour to what we think is more socially acceptable in order to avoid negative judgement. Behaving in socially desirable ways can apply to adhering to political correctness, to …

We preview the week 1 college football matchup between #5 Notre Dame and #2 Ohio State on Saturday night with analysis and game predictions.