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Understanding and Addressing Bias

Inclusive hiring does not just mean hiring those from underrepresented backgrounds or those with disabilities, but really thinking about how to level the playing field in fighting against recruitment bias in any form. As a business leader, you must be aware of anti-discrimination laws in the workplace while simultaneously working toward building a culture that understands the breadth of diversity in the human experience. Tackle important topics regarding bias that are necessary for creating fair and comprehensive hiring processes.

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Creating Hiring Rubrics and Aligning Interview Questions

Compiling diverse interview panels helps reduce the chance of unconscious bias creeping into the interview process and also reflects to interviewees your company’s commitment to inclusivity. Success in bringing on diverse talent begins with your personal goals for inclusivity. Reflect on how to adapt your selection processes to be consistent, precise, and objective in this installment of the series.

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Select Talent with an Equity Lens

Compiling diverse interview panels helps reduce the chance of unconscious bias creeping into the interview process and also reflects to interviewees your company’s commitment to inclusivity. Success in bringing on diverse talent begins with your personal goals for inclusivity. Reflect on how to adapt your selection processes to be consistent, precise, and objective in this installment of the series.

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Structure your Debrief

Now it’s time to put together all the great lessons learned throughout this series and build your own unique inclusivity plan. There is no one size fits all approach to creating a plan for inclusivity, but every plan must acknowledge actions you and your team can take to reduce bias and recognize the myriad of diverse experiences that exist in this world. Remember, these plans are not static and they should constantly be reflected upon, but coming up with actionable steps to make your team more inclusive is the best first step.

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Your Inclusivity Plan

Now it’s time to put together all the great lessons learned throughout this series and build your own unique inclusivity plan. There is no one size fits all approach to creating a plan for inclusivity, but every plan must acknowledge actions you and your team can take to reduce bias and recognize the myriad of diverse experiences that exist in this world. Remember, these plans are not static and they should constantly be reflected upon, but coming up with actionable steps to make your team more inclusive is the best first step.

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In Action - Cast a Wide Attraction Net

Looking to make our teams more diverse, often means actively recruiting talent from different places, spaces, and backgrounds. Learn how to leverage professional and personal networks, social media, and industry-specific affinity groups to develop a more inclusive and diverse team in this episode.

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In Action - Interview Invitation Emails

Congrats! You have selected the best person for the position and now it’s time to seal the deal with an awesome and fair offer. Making an offer is something that should consider many factors, like compensation, benefits, job expectations, and so much more. In this final episode of the series, understand six important things you should consider when extending an offer and negotiating them.

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In Action - Extending Offers and Closing the Wage Gap

Congrats! You have selected the best person for the position and now it’s time to seal the deal with an awesome and fair offer. Making an offer is something that should consider many factors, like compensation, benefits, job expectations, and so much more. In this final episode of the series, understand six important things you should consider when extending an offer and negotiating them.

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Getting into a Business Model Mindset

Join Liz Giel, Coven co-founder + partner, entrepreneur, and marketing strategist in this four-episode series on designing your own business model. Starting a business is tough, so creating a model that will help you assess the structure and function of your business is key. Tune in to this episode to help you focus your business goals and the direction you want to move toward!

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The Business Model Canvas

The business model canvas is a foundation for how you design your business as they help outline key parts of any successful business. Learn the nine core components of a business model from figuring out the tools needed to make your business a reality, to hypothesizing revenue streams in the second installment of this series.

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Evaluating your Business Model

In this episode, you learn how to design a business model using our free downloadable template. With so many aspects to consider, it may seem daunting to start, but Liz is here to help! Discover tips and tricks to think more high-level and productively brainstorm your business idea.

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Introduction to Business Finance

Brush up on your financial literacy and business finance knowledge in this 3-part series led by Dionne Gumbs, CEO and founder of GenEQTY. When building and maintaining any business, making smart financial decisions and knowing how to raise capital is essential. Get ready to learn fundamental financial concepts and strategies to keep your finances in check when building your business!

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Startup Funding

The world of startup funding is complex, but is made easier to understand in this part of the series. Dionne takes you through various types of fundraising strategies, from loans to different types of investment methods. By the end of this episode, you will know how to seek the capital you need to jumpstart your business.

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Cash Flow Basics

Any money that goes out must come back in, right? This is the basic idea of cash flow, but it is actually a bit more complex. Learn all the essential components of managing your cash flow to become profitable and successful in this last episode of the Intro to Business Finance series.

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Your next Legal step: Customers

Ranging from LLC, corporations to partnerships, the type of business entity you choose matters. Join Davis Senseman, founder of Davis Law Office in dissecting what these entities mean, and how to navigate through other legal business matters in this 5-episode series on building a solid legal foundation.

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When the Inevitable Happens: Legal Conflicts

No one wants to think about getting sued or having an unhappy customer, but there may come a time in your business experience when it may happen. Making smart and strategic moves when faced with legal conflict is key. Watch this episode to understand how to navigate through potential legal conflict in your business.

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