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<blockquote data-quote="Kablahc" data-source="post: 74215" data-attributes="member: 7444">I'm so glad this thread was created, this is such an important conversation to have! I too am no expert - but I totally agree with this, as somebody who meets a lot of those 'diverse' checkboxes. Although I know GR and all HR professionals in general will be doing a LOT of training to understand what minorities face, a lot of us still have a hard time shaking off our bias towards certain groups and all it takes is one person (whether that's an associate, trainee, GR, or any other staff) who isn't receptive to foster a negative environment for POC or other minority groups. I feel like it will be a long time before it's totally eradicated in recruitment although we are making some really great steps in recent years so we need to keep on pushing and going like we're going!!It can be so hard to go into a place feeling like even though everyone is nice they never fully understand your experience, whether you're POC/disabled/come from a different background. I totally get what you're saying here - I also definitely feel like we need more direction and empathy from people who are at the top. It's weird but it does so much for my confidence hearing somebody who is also from a similar group to me and in a senior position speaking at events - makes me feel like I actually have a chance to succeed in firms.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Kablahc, post: 74215, member: 7444"] I'm so glad this thread was created, this is such an important conversation to have! I too am no expert - but I totally agree with this, as somebody who meets a lot of those 'diverse' checkboxes. Although I know GR and all HR professionals in general will be doing a LOT of training to understand what minorities face, a lot of us still have a hard time shaking off our bias towards certain groups and all it takes is one person (whether that's an associate, trainee, GR, or any other staff) who isn't receptive to foster a negative environment for POC or other minority groups. I feel like it will be a long time before it's totally eradicated in recruitment although we are making some really great steps in recent years so we need to keep on pushing and going like we're going!! It can be so hard to go into a place feeling like even though everyone is nice they never fully understand your experience, whether you're POC/disabled/come from a different background. I totally get what you're saying here - I also definitely feel like we need more direction and empathy from people who are at the top. It's weird but it does so much for my confidence hearing somebody who is also from a similar group to me and in a senior position speaking at events - makes me feel like I actually have a chance to succeed in firms. [/QUOTE]

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