An interview to serve as a tool in evaluating candidates and their knowledge, experience and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - an integral step in building a team who champion the DEI efforts of your organization.
At Holistic, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have always been essential parts of the employee experience. However, in recent years, the understanding of DEI has grown significantly in the public domain, leading more organizations to prioritize DEI considerations when making crucial hiring decisions, particularly for key, high-level positions.
In response to this trend, Holistic has developed a highly valuable concept known as the DEI interview. This late-stage interview is exclusively focused on DEI and aims to achieve three main objectives:
Understand the candidate's stance on DEI and evaluate how they can contribute to the organization's DEI mission.
Familiarize the candidate with the organization's DEI philosophy, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s principles and how they will be able to align with them.
Uncover areas of opportunity by engaging in open conversations with exceptional high-level professionals about what the organization is trying to accomplish.
The DEI interview is typically integrated into the final stages of the hiring process, often when the candidate pool has been narrowed down to the final two candidates. Our skilled Holistic DEI consultants conduct these interviews and provide a detailed report to the leadership team. The insights gathered during these interviews are thought of as mini focus groups, allowing us to gain valuable perspectives from highly talented individuals who can contribute to the DEI mission. At Holistic, we believe that you cannot physically have a half-hour conversation with a high-level potential employee without learning something that is going to be valuable for the organization. How often do you have a chance to pick the brain of somebody who is hyper-intelligent and get a fresh perspective? Isn't that what DEI is all about?
The impact of the DEI interview is profound. Even though the positions may not have direct DEI responsibilities, we believe it is essential for high-level team members to understand and actively support the DEI mission of the organization. Moreover, this process amplifies the work that is already being done with Holistic and ensures that these candidates understand their own opportunity and obligation to participate in the DEI mission of the organization.
The benefits of using Holistic's DEI interview process include:
To learn more about Holistic's DEI interview process, please contact us today. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have and to arrange a demo for you. Embrace the transformative power of DEI with Holistic!
FAQs
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The steps involved in utilizing Holistic's DEI interview process are as follows:
Contact Holistic to learn more about the process and schedule an interview.
Provide information about the position and your organization's DEI philosophy.
Our DEI consultant will conduct the interview and deliver a detailed report on the candidate's DEI values and commitment.
You will receive valuable feedback on your organization's DEI efforts from our DEI consultant.
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The cost of the DEI interview process varies based on the complexity of the position and your organization's specific DEI needs. Rest assured, we offer a range of pricing options tailored to accommodate different budgets.
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Most of our clients entrust us to conduct the DEI interviews on their behalf. However, we also offer a "train the trainer" option, where we equip your team with the necessary skills to conduct DEI interviews independently. This approach fosters ownership and integration of the concept within your organization with the downside of lacking the advantage of an independent perspective.
Need more information about the DEI interview process? Interested in arranging a demo? Please fill out the form below or contact us at bizdev@holisticindex.com.