Inclusive recruitment, why two unconscious biases are better than one at BPP - Jen Hulme

Workplace Confidence Podcast

Workplace Confidence Podcast - Inclusive recruitment, why two unconscious biases are better than one at BPP with Jen Hulme.
In this episode, Penny Haslam talks with Jen Hulme, a passionate talent acquisition leader at BPP, a leading UK provider of professional education in law, business, finance and healthcare.
Jen shares her fresh approach to recruitment, focusing on the art of recruiting rather than specialising in a single industry. She believes that by mastering recruitment skills, you can succeed across various sectors, making the process more dynamic and insightful.

Jen explains how BPP attracts top talent, especially from diverse backgrounds and emphasises the importance of aligning candidates with the company’s core values, such as being student-centric and embracing change. She also discusses the challenges of maintaining a personal touch in an increasingly automated recruitment world.

A key highlight is Jen’s approach to tackling unconscious bias in hiring. She champions the idea that "two unconscious biases are better than one," advocating for diverse interview panels to balance out individual biases and ensure fairer hiring decisions.

This episode is packed with practical advice and fresh insights on how Jen is not just filling roles but transforming BPP’s approach to talent acquisition, making it more inclusive and aligned with the organisation’s mission.

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