Where is the talent? I promise it’s out there, but our time-honored recruitment traditions are antiquated and in need of an update to circumvent our own biases.

There has been so much amazing progress in the last decade, but what it means to be an ally to LGBTQ+ and other minority groups has been gradually changing, and I’d wager it’s for the better. The pandemic in particular has upended some of the typical ways we see corporations and small business participate in and execute inclusivity.

Diversity of thought uncovers new opportunities, diversity of experience solves problems, and feelings of belonging and appreciation convert average performers into star achievers. So, it is important to circumvent the unconscious biases that may be a hang up early in the process. Fortunately, there are things that can be done in your office which cost nearly nothing and possibly help more than the corporate-sponsored rainbow pride parade banners. Here are my top three recommendations: