{"id":19244,"date":"2019-08-14T20:34:03","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T20:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/diversity-hiring-process\/"},"modified":"2024-02-28T23:50:01","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T23:50:01","slug":"diversity-hiring-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/diversity-hiring-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Diversity Hiring Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"introduction\">\n<h2>Introduction:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iuyP66Jy81G12EkH2jhBpw.png\" alt=\"Introduction:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iuyP66Jy81G12EkH2jhBpw.png\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Hiring the<\/strong> <strong>right candidate<\/strong> <strong>the first time<\/strong> <strong>is crucial<\/strong>. It <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentclick.com\/resources\/9-benefits-hiring-right-candidate-first-time-around\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">minimizes hiring costs<\/a>, maximizes productivity, and protects your image as a knowledgeable employer.<\/p>\n<p>What's <strong>equally important<\/strong>, however, <strong>is ensuring<\/strong> the hiring process is minded towards <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brazen.com\/blog\/recruiting-hr\/why-is-diversity-in-hiring-important\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">diversity and inclusion<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Which is exactly what this diversity hiring checklist excels in.<\/p>\n<p>After inputting basic details about the role you're hiring for, the tasks then make sure you're recruiting diversely and inclusively by hiring from multiple venues, editing the job advertisement text, and using actions such as blind hiring techniques.<\/p>\n<p>The process ends once a candidate has been chosen and a diversity survey has been sent to them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By completing the process<\/strong> checklist, not only will your <strong>company gain an outstanding new employee<\/strong> or employees, but the<strong> diversity of the workforce<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brazen.com\/blog\/recruiting-hr\/why-is-diversity-in-hiring-important\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">also <strong>will be bolstered<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>new checklist<\/strong> should be launched for <strong>each new role<\/strong> you're hiring for.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"add-initial-information\">\n<h2>Add initial information:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">This following section features&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/stop-tasks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">stop tasks<\/a>. Stop tasks ensure that the user cannot skip tasks, meaning important information is always added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-danger\">Some of the tasks in this process will be better suited to the team manager who's looking to hire a new candidate for their team. Assign the appropriate manager to corresponding tasks using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/task-assignments\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">task assignments<\/a> feature.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"add-information-regarding-the-job\">\n<h2>Add information regarding the job<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Add information regarding the job.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Adding basic information<\/strong> - such as the job's title and a brief description of the role - will <strong>help<\/strong> to <strong>differentiate<\/strong> this diversity hiring process&nbsp;<strong>from others<\/strong> you have launched.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Job title <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Brief job description <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"select-how-many-candidates-youre-looking-for\">\n<h2>Select how many candidates you're looking for<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Select how many candidates you're looking for by using the dropdown.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Depending on the role you're recruiting for, you may be looking to hire multiple people. Make this information known by<strong> selecting<\/strong> the <strong>number<\/strong> <strong>of candidates <\/strong>you want to fulfill the role (for instance, 2 graphic designers or 5 waiters).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Number of candidates wanted <\/label><br \/>\n   <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"choose-a-potential-start-date\">\n<h2>Choose a potential start date<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Choose a potential start date for the role.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another important piece of initial information regarding the role is the start date. By <strong>choosing<\/strong> a potential<strong> start date<\/strong>, it will give the hiring process a timeline in which it should be completed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Potential start date <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"current-di-statistics-audit\">\n<h2>Current D&amp;I statistics audit:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">To improve on your hiring process, it's essential to know your company's current D&amp;I statistics. By looking at the statistics, you can figure out where your hiring process needs improvement, thereby making it more diverse and inclusive.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"jot-down-current-diversity-statistics\">\n<h2>Jot down current diversity statistics<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Jot down your company's current diversity statistics and data.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So that you can improve and build upon your current hiring process, it's important to look at and <strong>jot<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;down critical data<\/strong> <strong>concerning diversity<\/strong> (this could be statistics taken from a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/diversity-questions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">diversity questions&nbsp;<\/a>survey, for example). The data will prove useful as it shows whether your hiring practices are truly diverse or not.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Current diversity statistics <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/r3T5PZewG6gQH1XZkihKSg.jpg\" alt=\"Jot down current diversity statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/r3T5PZewG6gQH1XZkihKSg.jpg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/t.umblr.com\/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2FStartupStockPhotos%2F20140808_StartupStockPhotos%2F78.jpg&amp;t=MjQ5M2NlNTYyODVjOTNmZWUyZWQ4MmEzNTY0NTQxOTEwOTc0YmMwMSwxMDA4MzI3Njc4OTE%3D&amp;b=t%3AkDVw9ppf-mE92TpuhUA0LQ&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fstartupstockphotos.com%2Fpost%2F100832767891&amp;m=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"write-down-any-diversity-weaknesses-of-the-statistics\">\n<h2>Write down any diversity weaknesses of the statistics<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Write down any diversity weaknesses of the statistics.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the diversity statistics in front of you, you'll be able to see where your hiring efforts are successful, and where they're not.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the text box below, <strong>write down<\/strong> the <strong>diversity weaknesses<\/strong>&nbsp;shown in the statistics. For instance, perhaps your company's workforce is almost entirely made up of people over 40, and could benefit from people with different perspectives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">With thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/variables\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">variables<\/a>, you'll be able to see the company's diversity statistics you added in task 7.<\/p>\n<h5>Current diversity statistics<\/h5>\n<p>{{form.Current_diversity_statistics}}<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Diversity data weaknesses <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"consider-any-diversity-strengths-shown-in-the-statistics\">\n<h2>Consider any diversity strengths shown in the statistics<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Consider any diversity strengths shown in the statistics and write them down.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After analyzing the weaknesses, it's time to <strong>focus on<\/strong> the <strong>strengths<\/strong>. For example, if your diversity data shows that you're hiring broadly and widely, that's a positive -&nbsp;<strong>write the positives down<\/strong> in the text box.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">Due to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/variables\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">variables<\/a>, you can see the diversity statistics you added in task 7 underneath this paragraph.<\/p>\n<h5>Current diversity statistics<\/h5>\n<p>{{form.Current_diversity_statistics}}<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Diversity data strengths <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"starting-the-process-of-diverse-hiring\">\n<h2>Starting the process of diverse hiring:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">Now you've gone over the D&amp;I statistics and pinpointed strengths and weaknesses, it's time to properly begin the diversity hiring process.<\/p>\n<p>The process of diversity hiring begins by completing pivotal tasks such as looking for a broad-yet-relevant range of places to find candidates, writing the job advertisement text and ridding it of bias, and then publishing the job advertisement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-danger\">Assign the appropriate team manager (for instance, the marketing manager if the job is a marketing role) to any tasks that only they can complete.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"scope-out-a-range-of-recruiting-venues\">\n<h2>Scope out a range of recruiting venues<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Scope out a range of recruiting venues and name them below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One easy-yet-impactful way of broadening your hiring pool is to <strong>hire from multiple places<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-blockquote\">\"<em>Companies who want to take their diversity search to the next level should think about posting jobs on sites specifically designed to appeal to non-traditional candidates. That means going beyond the standard Monster and Indeed. For instance, companies seeking women can try boards like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiretechladies.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hire Tech Ladies<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/powertofly.com\/employers\/#platform-access!loading\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PowerToFly<\/a><\/em><span><em>.<\/em>\" - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/laurencebradford\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Laurence Bradford<\/a>,&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/laurencebradford\/2018\/01\/24\/5-things-companies-can-do-to-attract-diverse-talent\/#3239548f6f1a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">5 Things Companies Can Do To Attract Diverse Talent<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Not only is it worth putting up the job advertisement on various relevant websites, but it's also worth recruiting via offline methods, too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find<\/strong> a <strong>range<\/strong> of <strong>recruiting venues and<\/strong> <strong>add<\/strong> their <strong>names<\/strong> to the corresponding boxes below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Recruitment venue #1 <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Recruitment venue #2 <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Recruitment venue #3 <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Recruitment venue #4 <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Recruitment venue #5 <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"write-the-job-advertisement-text\">\n<h2>Write the job advertisement text<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><span><strong>Write the text for the job advertisement in the drafting box.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>One of the most important aspects of a job advertisement is the text - this is where prospective candidates should find out critical information concerning the job, the company, and whether they would do well in the role or not.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Using the drafting box underneath, <strong>write<\/strong> an <strong>initial draft<\/strong> of the job description text. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\"><span>For tips, read the Process Street guide on writing a successful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/how-to-write-a-job-description\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">job description<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Job advertisement draft <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ncT4PnoCnB-r2XySc_ZCpw.jpg\" alt=\"Write the job advertisement text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ncT4PnoCnB-r2XySc_ZCpw.jpg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/t.umblr.com\/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2FStartupStockPhotos%2F20140808_StartupStockPhotos%2F77.jpg&amp;t=ODc1YWEzYjhlNGZhYjljN2IyMzFhMjc4MjRmNzVlYzQwN2FjYWI1MywxMDA4MzI3MTEzOTY%3D&amp;b=t%3AkDVw9ppf-mE92TpuhUA0LQ&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fstartupstockphotos.com%2Fpost%2F100832711396&amp;m=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"use-textio-to-edit-the-advertisement\">\n<h2>Use Textio to edit the advertisement<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Use Textio to edit the advertisement's text and paste the edited advertisement in the text box.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seeing as the job description text has been written, the text itself should now be made <a href=\"https:\/\/theundercoverrecruiter.com\/job-adverts-diverse-candidates\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">as inclusive as possible<\/a>. This can be done if you <strong>use<\/strong> programs like <strong>Textio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Textio is a writing tool which helps companies to write the best job descriptions possible. A specific feature of Textio is their <a href=\"https:\/\/textio.com\/products\/tone\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bias meter<\/a>, <strong>ensuring<\/strong> that the <strong>writing <\/strong>itself is<strong> inclusive<\/strong>, and doesn't disparage groups of people away from applying.<\/p>\n<h5>Initial job description draft<\/h5>\n<p>{{form.Job_advertisement_draft}}<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Edited job advertisement <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"make-the-job-advertisement-public\">\n<h2>Make the job advertisement public<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Make the job advertisement public and paste in at least three direct links.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The job advertisement is ready to go live. To honor your commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensure that the pool you recruit from is wide and diverse by <strong>publishing<\/strong> the <strong>ad across various venues<\/strong>. <strong>Provide<\/strong> the <strong>links<\/strong> to those venues <strong>below<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"additional-steps-to-bolster-diversity\">\n<h2>Additional steps to bolster diversity:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">The two steps in this next section are extra ways to bolster the diversity and inclusivity of this hiring process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"think-about-using-prehire-assessment\">\n<h2>Think about using \"pre-hire assessment\"<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Think about using \"pre-hire assessment\" initiatives in the hiring process.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.academia.edu\/1410962\/The_effect_of_adverse_impact_in_selection_practices_on_organizational_diversity_a_field_study\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Studies show<\/a> companies who make pre-hire assessment a part of their hiring process have more racially diverse teams. With this in mind, pre-hire assessment could be a useful way to have a more diverse and inclusive workforce.&nbsp;If you decide to <strong>go ahead<\/strong> with <strong>pre-hire assessments<\/strong>, <strong>elaborate<\/strong> in the text box.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Is pre-hire assessment needed? <\/label><br \/>\n   <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> If yes, which methods? <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"consider-implementing-blind-hiring-techniques\">\n<h2>Consider implementing \"blind hiring\" techniques<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Consider implementing blind hiring techniques in the hiring process.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As seen in the findings from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nber.org\/papers\/w5903.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this Harvard and Princeton study<\/a>, using aspects of blind hiring can widen the hiring pool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you're looking to diversify your hiring process even further, consider adding blind hiring techniques into the hiring process. If you choose to do so, <strong>write<\/strong> <strong>in<\/strong> the <strong>text box<\/strong> below <strong>about which techniques<\/strong> you'll use.<\/p>\n<p>For more on blind hiring and the associated techniques, there's <a href=\"https:\/\/ideal.com\/blind-hiring\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this article<\/a>&nbsp;written by HR guru Ji-A Min.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Are blind hiring techniques needed? <\/label><br \/>\n   <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> If yes, which techniques? <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"during-the-hiring-process\">\n<h2>During the hiring process:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">After completing the previous tasks which focused on the diversity-related aspects of hiring, you can now push ahead with the rest of the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The next section will take you through the steps of reviewing applications, inviting promising candidates to an interview, and then whittling them down to a final shortlist.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-danger\">Assign the appropriate team manager to any tasks that only they can complete.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"review-candidate-applications\">\n<h2>Review candidate applications<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Review candidate applications using the subchecklist below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It shouldn't take long for responses to your job advertisement to come in. To help you<strong> review the candidates<\/strong> who are applying for the role, <strong>use the subchecklist<\/strong> below. These questions ask crucial questions, so that you can hire the right person (or people).<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">Finding the hiring process slow? It shouldn't be. Learn how to get more done - and faster - with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/task-management-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">task management guide.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Do they have relevant or transferable skills?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Have they shown enthusiasm in their application?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Would they be able to carry out the tasks at hand?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Would they add to the team?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iJ4IsCbinYHExDmyjpJCtQ.jpeg\" alt=\"Review candidate applications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/iJ4IsCbinYHExDmyjpJCtQ.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/vbxyFxlgpjM\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"create-a-longlist-of-candidate-names\">\n<h2>Create a longlist of candidate names<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Create a longlist of candidate names in the below text box.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After reviewing the applications that have come through, it's time to <strong>create<\/strong> a <strong>longlist<\/strong> of <strong>candidates names<\/strong>. Although the people you choose should be a good fit for the role, this is also an ideal time to include the names of candidates who have unconventional backgrounds or experiences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inside<\/strong> the&nbsp;<strong>text box<\/strong>, create the longlist of names.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Longlisted candidate names <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"send-out-a-preassessment-task\">\n<h2>Send out a pre-assessment task<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Send out a pre-assessment task and write a description of the task in the text box.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A great way to see whether a candidate will excel in the role or not is by asking them to complete a pre-assessment task. This is particularly useful if you're recruiting for creative roles (design or marketing, for example).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Once<\/strong> the <strong>task<\/strong> has been <strong>sent<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>write<\/strong> a <strong>description of the task<\/strong> detailing what you asked the candidates to do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Description of pre-assessment task <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/u7Y2ztZD-qZPyBTtj6FOnA.jpg\" alt=\"Send out a pre-assessment task\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/u7Y2ztZD-qZPyBTtj6FOnA.jpg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/StartupStockPhotos\/uploads\/20160503\/6.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"invite-candidates-to-an-interview\">\n<h2>Invite candidates to an interview<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Invite the longlisted candidates to an interview via the email widget.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By having a phone, online, or face-to-face interview, you and your team will notice who is suitable for the role.<strong> Invite<\/strong> the <strong>candidates<\/strong> you<strong> longlisted<\/strong> in task 20 <strong>to a formal interview<\/strong> using the email widget below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">To change who the email is to, the subject of the email, or the email's body text, either edit this template or click 'send' to change the information in your email application of choice.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sjKdTkEB_-Y-6U6kPXpKYA.jpeg\" alt=\"Invite candidates to an interview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sjKdTkEB_-Y-6U6kPXpKYA.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/_-KLkj7on_c\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"review-the-candidates\">\n<h2>Review the candidates<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Review the candidates and their performance after the interview.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now that an interview has taken place, it's time to <strong>review the candidates<\/strong> again. The notes you made during the interview itself should inform how you proceed, but to fully review the candidates, <strong>compare the notes<\/strong> you made <strong>with the subchecklist<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Do they have relevant or transferable skills?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Have they shown enthusiasm in their application?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Was the pre-assessment task completed satisfactorily?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Was the interview they gave successful?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Would they be able to carry out the tasks at hand?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Could another candidate carry out the tasks better?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       7\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Would they add to the team?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       8\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Would the candidate benefit from this position?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       9\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Would the company benefit from this candidate?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"whittle-the-longlist-down-to-a-shortlist\">\n<h2>Whittle the longlist down to a shortlist<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Whittle the longlist down to a shortlist and add their names in the text box below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After the candidates have been reviewed, the <strong>longlist<\/strong> of candidates should be <strong>shortened to a shortlist<\/strong>. The shortlist of candidates will be the final few who seem appropriate for a final interview.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Shortlisted candidate names <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"notify-unsuccessful-candidates\">\n<h2>Notify unsuccessful candidates<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Notify the unsuccessful candidates by using the email widget below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After the longlist has been whittled down to a shortlist, <strong>email<\/strong> the <strong>candidates<\/strong> who <strong>weren't successful<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>By emailing them as soon as possible, it means they can quickly carry on with their job search.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">To change any of the information below (including the email addresses), either edit this template directly or press 'send' and edit it in your mail provider.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"choosing-a-candidate\">\n<h2>Choosing a candidate:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">The next section of this process will help you in your endeavor to choose the right candidate for the job.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-danger\">Assign the appropriate team manager to any tasks that only they can complete.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"invite-candidates-to-a-final-interview\">\n<h2>Invite candidates to a final interview<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Invite promising candidates to a final interview by using the email widget below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You and your team should now have a good sense of who the frontrunners are. <strong>Inviting<\/strong> the <strong>candidates<\/strong> to a <strong>final interview<\/strong>&nbsp;(by <strong>using the email widget<\/strong>) will help ensure you hire the correct person or people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">To amend who the email is to, the subject of the email, or the email's body text, either change this template or click 'send' to edit the information in your email application of choice.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"conduct-a-background-check\">\n<h2>Conduct a background check<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Conduct a background check on the candidates, if relevant.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For many employers, conducting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hireright.com\/background-check-faq\/answers\/why-do-employers-do-background-checks\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">background check<\/a> is one of the last steps in the hiring process.<\/p>\n<p>By checking the backgrounds of promising hires, employers can ensure the candidates have been honest, are competent, and won't jeopardize the workplace of the safety of long-term employees.<\/p>\n<p>However, depending on the company, the industry the company's in, and company size, a background check may not always be relevant. <strong>If<\/strong> it is a <strong>relevant<\/strong> step for you and your company,<strong> conduct a background check<\/strong> on the final few candidates now.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"decide-on-candidates-to-hire\">\n<h2>Decide on candidate(s) to hire<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Decide on which candidates should be hired, using the subchecklist questions to guide your decision.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The next step in this process will be relatively hard or easy depending on the applications you received and the candidates you interviewed: <strong>deciding who to hire<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To aid you with decision-making,<strong> use the subchecklist questions<\/strong> <strong>to inform<\/strong> the <strong>final decision<\/strong> you and your team make. This is a comprehensive list appropriate for determining who to offer the job to.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Do they have relevant or transferable skills?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Have they shown enthusiasm in their application?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Was the pre-assessment task completed satisfactorily?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Was the initial interview they gave successful?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Was the final interview they gave similarly successful?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Would they be able to carry out the tasks at hand?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       7\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Could another candidate carry out the tasks better?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       8\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Would they add to the team?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       9\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Would the candidate benefit from this position?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       10\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Would the company benefit from this candidate?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       11\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Have they passed background checks?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hRvzN-6y-maxUpHn_w1Niw.jpg\" alt=\"Decide on candidate(s) to hire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hRvzN-6y-maxUpHn_w1Niw.jpg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/t.umblr.com\/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2FStartupStockPhotos%2F20140808_StartupStockPhotos%2F82.jpg&amp;t=ZjUyMjJmNjI5NDQzMWIwNGY5MWJhZmNmMmI5MGU0ODdkZjJmOTBiNCwxMDA4MzMwNjI2NTE%3D&amp;b=t%3AkDVw9ppf-mE92TpuhUA0LQ&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fstartupstockphotos.com%2Fpost%2F100833062651&amp;m=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"add-information-about-new-employees\">\n<h2>Add information about new employee(s)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Add information (name, email, and resume) about the candidate(s) you're hiring in the form fields below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Noting<\/strong> their <strong>information<\/strong> such as name, email, and resume will <strong>prove<\/strong> <strong>useful<\/strong> for the record keeping, but also for upcoming tasks: You will be able to send the job offer and diversity survey straight to them.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> New employee name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> New employee's resume <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<hr>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> New employee #2 name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> New employee #2's resume <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<hr>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> New employee #3 name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  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noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"message-unsuccessful-candidates\">\n<h2>Message unsuccessful candidates<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Message the unsuccessful candidates using the email widget.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Once<\/strong> the <strong>offer<\/strong> has been<strong> accepted<\/strong> by the chosen candidate, <strong>message<\/strong> the other <strong>candidates<\/strong> to let them know the <strong>position has been filled<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure that the message is sent to them as quickly as possible, <strong>use the email widget<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">To alter any of the information below (including the email addresses), either edit this template directly or press 'send' and edit it in the mail provider you use.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"postoffer-diversity-check\">\n<h2>Post-offer diversity check:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">The hiring process has nearly been completed. <\/p>\n<p>The last step is to send out a diversity survey to the new hire(s). This will ensure that the diversity statistics your company holds will be up-to-date.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"send-them-the-diversity-survey\">\n<h2>Send them the diversity survey<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Send the new hire(s) a diversity survey using the email widget.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Send the new hire(s) the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/diversity-questions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">diversity questions<\/a> survey, so that your overall data can be updated.&nbsp;The easiest way to <strong>send the survey<\/strong> their way is by <strong>using<\/strong> the <strong>email widget.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">The email will <strong>only<\/strong> be sent to the <strong>employee<\/strong> whose information you put in <strong>first<\/strong>. If you need to send this email to multiple new hires, add their emails by pressing 'send' and adding their emails manually. Another option is to add them by editing this template.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n<h2>Sources:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/joematar\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joe Matar<\/a> -&nbsp;<\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brazen.com\/blog\/recruiting-hr\/why-is-diversity-in-hiring-important\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Why is Diversity Important in Hiring?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/ca.linkedin.com\/in\/liz-whalley-119707b\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Liz Whalley<\/a> -&nbsp;<\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentclick.com\/resources\/9-benefits-hiring-right-candidate-first-time-around\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">9 Benefits to Hiring the Right Candidate the First Time Around<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.changeboard.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Changeboard<\/span><\/a><span>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.changeboard.com\/article-details\/13720\/diversity-in-the-workplace-what-s-the-role-of-hr-\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Diversity in the workplace - what's the role of HR?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ji_amin\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ji-A Min&nbsp;<\/a>-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.recruiter.com\/i\/7-research-backed-tips-for-improving-your-diversity-recruitment\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">7 Research-Backed Tips for Improving Your Diversity Recruitment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/laurencebradford\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Laurence Bradford&nbsp;<\/a>-&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/laurencebradford\/2018\/01\/24\/5-things-companies-can-do-to-attract-diverse-talent\/#3239548f6f1a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">5 Things Companies Can Do To Attract Diverse Talent<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ca.linkedin.com\/in\/justin-fragapane-68a3a75a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Justin Fragapane<\/a>&nbsp;- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.officevibe.com\/blog\/diversity-in-the-workplace\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Diversity in the Workplace 101<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/clairecm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Claire Cain Miller<\/span><\/a><span>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2016\/02\/28\/magazine\/is-blind-hiring-the-best-hiring.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Is Blind Hiring the Best Hiring?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Claudia_Goldin\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Claudia Goldin<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cecilia_Rouse\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cecilia Rouse<\/a> -&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nber.org\/papers\/w5903.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Orchestrating Impartiality: The Impact of \"Blind\" Auditions on Female Musicians<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ji_amin\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ji-A Min&nbsp;<\/a>-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ideal.com\/blind-hiring\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blind Hiring: A How-To Guide To Reduce Bias &amp; Increase Diversity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ushmamistry?lang=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ushma Mistry<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theundercoverrecruiter.com\/job-adverts-diverse-candidates\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Creating Job Postings That Attract a Diverse Range of Candidates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/textio.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Textio<\/a> - 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