In this "Diversity Corner" episode, we will discuss what types of questions your HR department should ask when recruiting diversity, equity, and inclusion personnel. It is essential that you ensure that the candidate is qualified to deliver DEI sessions to your workforce.
One of the biggest mistakes a lot of HR people make is to hire someone of color from within their organization or from outside on the assumption that they are well qualified. Just because one is of Asian, South Asian, Latin, or African origin does not necessarily make them DEI trainers.
Today, possibly as a result of global social events, many organizations are being proactive in delivering diversity sessions to their staff. Other businesses go even further by hiring DEI personnel.