What’s in Your Funnel? Increasing Diversity Representation at the Executive Level

An effective diversity recruiting strategy isn’t only about which job boards you subscribe to or the candidate discovery/rediscovery tools you use. It’s not necessarily about your applicant database or the presence of a “diversity sourcer” that makes the difference. At the executive level, a diversity-referral program and diverse interview teams can be effective, but only if you have a diverse executive team in place to make these strategies impactful. These strategies look great on paper but have little chance of sustainability without strong fundamentals in place to support success.

A comprehensive diversity recruiting strategy is less about a quick and immediate impact and more about perseverance and influence. It’s about leader…