Sessions

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Organizations are increasingly realizing that university degrees and years of experience aren't the only way to evaluate someone's capabilities, and in fact these requirements can limit the diverse mix of applicants for roles. Alternative credentials and skills-based talent management are offering new pathways to show what someone can deliver, particularly for candidates from diverse backgrounds. This workshop will explore how HR, hiring managers, and DEI practitioners can proactively develop more flexible, inclusive job qualifications.

Learning Objectives:

• Why traditional requirements may unintentionally discourage or disenfranchise applicants from diverse communities.
• How to consider alternatives to traditional qualifications, like certifications and skills assessments.
• How to overhaul job descriptions and promotion criteria for more flexible, inclusive qualifications.
• Strategies for proactively working with hiring managers and SMEs to identify appropriate alternatives by job/category.

Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.

Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.