While the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on many industries, Medical Science Liaison hiring was steady throughout 2020 and continues to remain strong in 2021. The one change in hiring that has become evident is the increase in recruitment practices that support diversity and inclusion. While we may all agree on the importance of adopting conscientious hiring practices, the question is: How? How are companies finding success in their implementation of diversity hiring? Diversity and inclusion recruitment efforts can only be successful when an organization aligns cross-functionally to hire without bias and create a culture of diversity, encourage inclusion and foster retention of talent.

Here are some key ways to move towards the goal of hiring without bias and supporting inclusion across positions:

1.)    Start with the data

The best place to start is with full company alignment and understanding of what diversity and inclusion means for your organization. This may require a company audit and analysis of data. Statistically, which groups are under-represented within the organization? These categories can include race, ethnicity, age, sexual preference, gender expression/identity, political inclination, religious affiliation, religion, degree (educational background), geography, veterans/ex-military, economics, family status and disability. At the onset, it may be best t