Inclusive Assessment - The itch that can't be scratched!

Over the last 20 years, diversity has proven to be the HR equivalent of the itch that can’t be scratched…So much so that the aim of achieving a fair and objective recruitment process has recently resurfaced with a more contemporary title: Inclusive Assessment.

The benefits of diverse and inclusive assessment practices for organisational success are clear - the research and articles with ‘inclusive assessment’ tips are plentiful - and yet here we are in 2017 with 91% of employers still identifying diversity as a key organisational priority¹.  So, what needs to change?

One of the more contentious components of the recruitment process is the online ‘sifting’ stage due to widespread use of cognitive ability tests. When used appropriately, these tools powerfully predict future job performance, but whilst their use is intended to level the playing field for candidates, they can also have an unintended adverse impact² on the performance of candidates from minority groups.

At Cubiks, we undertake several measures to minimise this adverse impact and ensure clients succeed in adopting an inclusive approach throughout their recruitment process by: