The Equity Edge

From a well-known consultant and speaker, a guide to identifying the pain points along the hiring and talent-development process, where bias keeps managers and recruiters from making better decisions

More than ever, recruiting agencies, HR departments, and business leaders have felt the need to diversify the workplace. But hiring managers and recruiters remain largely in the dark about the specific stages of the hiring process where candidates feel unsupported and loss of talent occurs.

The Obstacle Course refers to the?hurdles that face diverse groups of job seekers and employees. At each stage-finding, attracting, engaging, selecting, and developing talent-managers need to challenge their idea of who is qualified for a job.

Readers will learn about:

- The concept of "life events biases" we can have, from pedigree bias to competitor bias and professionalism bias

- ?The importance of having an employment brand that is separate from your corporate brand

- How to take into account a person's Lived Experience Quotient (LEQ), the diverse knowledge, skills, and abilities that they've gained throughout their lifetime

- How to move from attempting to be bias free (impossible) to a more pragmatic bias-aware model This book helps experts, leaders, and recruiters make better decisions on who to hire and how to keep great talent.

"[Tardy] sheds light on the ostensibly benign practices that fuel race, gender, and disability disparities in the workplace... Hiring managers would do well to check this out."

--Publisher's Weekly

"The Equity Edge is a must-read for leaders, recruiters, and HR professionals striving to create truly inclusive workplaces. This insightful book goes beyond generic bias training, offering a practical lens into how bias operates in everyday hiring and retention decisions. With a clear framework and real-world examples, it equips organizations with the tools to identify and mitigate bias in real-time. An important read for anyone serious about breaking down barriers and fostering lasting diversity and equity."

--Kevin Grossman, VP, research & editorial, ERE Media

"As a career coach, I was already a Jenn Tardy fan from attending her workshops. With The Equity Edge, my admiration has elevated to a whole new level. Her emphasis on continuous effort and dedication in the pursuit of equity resonates deeply. This book equips recruiters, career coaches, and job seekers alike with practical strategies to navigate and challenge biases, making it an indispensable resource for anyone committed to fostering truly inclusive workplaces."

--Sabrina Woods, holistic career coach and international trainer/speaker

"If you care about hiring and keeping the best talent--and doing it in a way that actually works --The Equity Edge is essential reading. Jenn Tardy breaks down the biases baked into recruiting and retention, not with vague corporate jargon but with real talk, actionable strategies, and a refreshing sense of urgency."

--Andrew Seaman, editor at large for Jobs and Career Development, LinkedIn News

"This book doesn't just engage with today's conversation about workplace diversity--it provides a strategic framework to help companies adapt in ways that are both strategic and responsible. The LEQ approach ensures that companies are able to anchor their talent choices in impact rather than performative measures, creating lasting change without harm."

--Daniel Chait, CEO, Greenhouse
"At a critical time when most are fearing the word 'equity, ' Jenn Tardy provides a compelling work illuminating the necessity of keeping the word and the thinking necessary for advantaging and advancing a successful workplace and workforce. Through anecdotal evidence and expert knowledge, The Equity Edge provides the skills, strategies, and language crucial to creating a workplace where higher retention and fairness abounds, where every person is appreciated and valued, and businesses can prosper."--Dr. D.I. Lee, global vice president, DEI education and training, The Institute for Diversity Certification, Inc.

Jenn Tardy is a diversity practitioner, career success coach, and founder and CEO of the internationally known, award-winning firm Jennifer Tardy Consulting, LLC (aka Team JTC). Tardy is a LinkedIn Top Voice and official partner of the Society for Diversity. She has received several certifications in human resources and diversity and inclusion, including professional in human resources (PHR), certified diversity recruiter (CDR), and qualified diversity recruiter (QDR), and she is a certified DISC instructor.

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