Judging a job candidate's merit, based on their skin tone, name, or background isn't only outdated and wrong, it hurts the company. Yet companies are still using flawed processes when hiring and missing out on top talent.
In this fireside chat, Noirefy Founder & CEO Shaniqua Davis shares what it takes to create more diverse and inclusive workplaces and cultures.
Where: Virtual
When: October 13th, 6:00-7:15 PM CST
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Noirefy
CEO & Founder
Shaniqua (Shawn) Davis is a digital marketing and technology enthusiast with an eye for detail that spans beyond the norms of conventional digital relations. A Detroit native, Shaniqua learned early on to use innovative techniques to gain both experience and significant opportunities for advancement. Davis launched the job referral website Noirefy in June of 2016. She sought to connect qualifi…
Shaniqua (Shawn) Davis is a digital marketing and technology enthusiast with an eye for detail that spans beyond the norms of conventional digital relations. A Detroit native, Shaniqua learned early on to use innovative techniques to gain both experience and significant opportunities for advancement. Davis launched the job referral website Noirefy in June of 2016. She sought to connect qualified job seekers of color with top tier companies. As someone who had experienced discrimination based on her name alone, Davis wanted to implement a network to connect those individuals with jobs that promote diverse workplaces and cultures.
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