We asked four HBS alumni with diverse abilities—physical and mental, visible and invisible—to share their perspective on recruiting, both as candidates and as hiring managers, recruiters, and interviewers to inform recruiting partners on how to create inclusive recruiting practices. [...]

Malcolm McClain (MBA/MPP 2023) has been named the first recipient of the Harvard Business School (HBS) RISE (Recognizing Individuals Seeking Equity) Career Fellow, with his income supplemented for one year following graduation so he can work with, learn from, and make a difference in a growing business that is creating economic opportunity for marginalized communities in the United States. [...]

Danika Manso-Brown (HGSE ’18) is a speaker, educator, and activist artist. Her art and educational workshops challenge and encourage people to have meaningful conversations about social justice. She has partnered with many offices throughout Harvard Business School and here offers her expertise, insights, and recommendations for action steps that will guide companies in creating anti-racist cultures within their organizations. [...]

Candidates consider many factors when seeking new job opportunities – location, role, benefits, and compensation to name just a few. Yet there is another element that may be more difficult to explain on paper but is just as critical – organizational culture. [...]

The importance of naming and addressing institutional racism has many people focusing on what can be done—as individuals and as employers—to improve diversity, inclusion, and understanding in an organization. Below are several resources and recommendations from experts at the Harvard Business School, along with actions you can take now to make a lasting difference. [...]