Break the Cycle: HR and inclusion practitioner tool for building a fair talent management process

Foundational research from Catalyst found that talent management systems in organizations unintentionally replicate and reinforce a narrow set of existing leadership traits.¹ Organizational habits and legacy systems often result in hiring or promoting people who share similar qualities with current leaders, which can reinforce existing patterns at the expense of other potentially valuable traits and leadership profiles. HR practitioners and inclusion professionals can help break this cycle through their unique place in the organization, working directly with managers and leaders to embed equity in every stage of the employee cycle.

The goal is to ensure no groups are given preferential treatment and no talent is overlooked. This is about creating a thoughtful, consistent process aimed and finding and removing obstacles that could affect any potential or current employee.

HR and inclusion professionals: By intentionally redesigning talent management processes, increasing awareness of the shortcomings of ingrained routines, and committing to updated practices, you can build workplaces where every employee has a real chance to grow and succeed.

This tool will help you make impact in three areas:

• Recruiting
• Onboarding
• Performance management and feedback