Find Quote by Joanna Coles
“Managers have to demand more of their HR departments, and they have to demand more of themselves. And we all have to be open to hiring people that don't look like us and that don't sound like us, and not find that threatening.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Inclusive Hiring Practices, Joanna Coles, 2020
Leaders must raise standards for HR and embrace diversity without fear.
In simple terms: Demand excellence and inclusive hiring.
Key Takeaway
Elevate expectations and welcome diverse talent.
Themes
leadership
diversity
HR standards
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- recruitment
- team building
- policy development
- training
Key Concepts
inclusion
bias awareness
organizational culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model openness to diverse candidates?
- What steps ensure bias‑free hiring?
A Different Perspective
Resistance to change can stall progress.
