Sessions

Concurrent Session
Six Psychological Pitfalls That Prevent You from Selecting Top Talent
Colorado Ballroom B - Level 3
In-Person and Virtual Tuesday 11/05/2024 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM   Add to calendar
Competencies: Interpersonal (Behavioral), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical) | Intended Audience: Intermediate (Fostering I&D)
Workplace Application:
By acknowledging and avoiding psychological pitfalls, we can sidestep the negative effects and transform our approaches to selecting top talent. 

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.



This session explores the complex web of thoughts that impact how we select top talent. Unveiling six prevalent pitfalls, this workshop sheds light on biases and decision-making flaws that threaten effective recruitment. Attendees gain practical insights and actionable strategies to weaken these obstacles, fostering a more inclusive and successful approach to talent acquisition.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover how to use psychological science for your benefit.
  • Understand how our thinking impacts decision making at each step of the search process.
  • Know how to interrupt psychological pitfalls.
  • Learn specific phrases to help others who show these pitfalls.


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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.

Eden-Renee Hayes Photo
Presenter:
Eden-Renee Hayes, CEO and Owner,
Pluralism Solutions, LLC