Rolling out DEI&B in the workplace
Rules(ish)
🙅♂️ Rule 1: From my experience, internal policy and politics trail personal drive and beliefs in this area. If you’re expecting awe inspiring edicts to fall from the corporate ether you may be waiting a while. And that’s fine; for some unfathomable reason this has become a fairly polarizing topic.
But you are who you are and if Diversity of Thought is a passion of yours why wait for permission? Incorporate it into your workday overtime using the tools that we all know and love(? lol)
If you can implement and follow process, track conversion rates, etc. it’s pretty easy to fold the practices below into your day-to-day.
👀 Rule 2: See rule 1
The Request
1. If specific DEI&B goals haven’t already been stated by your TA Leadership / HM / Team / Org simply ask the following:
“I’d like to start this search with 3 days of dedicated DEI&B Sourcing. Does that work for you and do you have any areas that you would like me to focus on first?”
2. If they balk please refer them to 3. And if you still get a cold(ish) or unresponsive shoulder know this... no one can tell you how you spend your free time
Setup up Linkedin Recruiter for long-term success
Setting up saved DEI&B Search Filters
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
1. Enter your desired DEI&B search string that you’ve copied in the appropriate field
NOTE: Linkedin Field Lengths are pretty forgiving. You can load them up with a LOT of keywords. You may hit just make a saved search filter for the portion of the string it will accept and name it xyz #1, create another saved filter and name it xyz #2 with the overflow that wouldn’t fit into xyz #1. Start by running a search from the Recruiter homepage. This is when you enter your copied DEI&B Boolean String For first names use the First Names field For Assocs, SIGs, Frats and Sororities just put them in the normal keyword field For colleges and universities you can put them in the college / university specific field if you want but I usually just include these in the keywords section (nothing gets lost in translation). Either is fine, I prefer the 2nd, use what works for you :) You can also use filters like location, job title, experience level, skills, and more. 2. Save the Filter:
Once you have your search criteria set, click the "More" icon on the filter pane on the left. Select "Save as new custom filter". Type a name for your filter and click "Save". You can save multiple custom filters, each carrying a combination of search filters usable for a specific search type. 3. Apply Saved Filters:
To apply a saved filter, run a search and click "Show Filters" to expand the search filters. Click the "Custom filters" dropdown above the search filters. Select the desired custom filter to add those saved parameters to your search results. Important Notes:
You can save up to 50 custom filters. Once the limit is reached, you must delete one or more saved custom filters before you can save new ones. Custom filters cannot be edited; instead, save a new filter and delete the old one. This video demonstrates how to save and manage custom filters in LinkedIn Recruiter:
Setting up Saved Searches
To set up saved searches with saved filters, navigate to the relevant section (e.g., "Saved Searches" or "Reports" > "Saved Searches"), create a new search, define your filters, save the search with a descriptive name, and then utilize it for future queries.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of the process:
1. Access Saved Search Functionality:
Locate the Saved Searches Section: Depending on the platform, look for sections labeled "Saved Searches," "Reports" > "Saved Searches," or similar. Click on "Create New Search," "New Saved Search," or a similar option to initiate the creation process. 2. Define Your Search Criteria (Filters):
Add Filters: Use your Saved DEI&B filters here and/or the other available filter options (e.g., dropdowns, text fields, date ranges) to specify the criteria for your search. Select Fields: Choose the fields (columns) you want to include in your search results. Configure Search Options: Consider options like search order, folder selection, and content inclusion (if applicable). 3. Save the Search:
Enter a Search Name: Give your saved search a descriptive name to easily identify it later. Save the Search: Click "Save" or a similar button to store the search criteria. 4. Utilize the Saved Search:
Access Saved Searches: Navigate to the Saved Searches section again. Select the Saved Search: Choose the saved search you created from the list. Run the Search: The platform will apply the saved filters and display the results. Benefits
A daily supply (through saved search alerts) of diverse candidates who broadly meet your requirements that you may or may not have seen otherwise! 
Implementation