SHL, a global leader in talent insight, has partnered with the BYP Network to enhance employment experiences and opportunities for Black heritage individuals in the workplace without bias. This collaboration aims to conduct meaningful research and develop practices that address and eliminate biases in organisational assessment, hiring, development, and mobilisation processes.

Lucy Adler, SHL’s Inclusion and Engagement Director, emphasised how their assessment and data give individuals worldwide the opportunity of being hired, receiving a promotion, and participating in talent programs. She went on further to express her desire to use this program to highlight any possible bias geared toward Black professionals in current talent processes. She noted that this research will directly investigate how black candidates ultimately perform and experience SHL’s assessment.

Kike Oniwinde Agoro, founder and CEO of BYP Network, highlighted the importance of understanding the experiences of underrepresented groups and taking deliberate actions to dismantle barriers limiting opportunities. As a result, specific attention will be placed on formulating focus groups to aid SHL in understanding the black experience and barriers faced in the community. Kike is particularly excited about this collaboration because BYP joining with SHL will aid orgnaizations in achieving their goals in attracting, retaining and maintaining black professionals.

BYP takes joy in being a part of the process of amplifying the employer brand, digging deeper into the not-so-visible aspects, and working alongside allies who want to see black professionals thrive. Kike is optimistic and believes that the partnership with SHL could significantly transform talent practices globally and advance the careers of numerous individuals including black professionals.

Together, SHL and BYP Network are committed to challenging the status quo, removing biases, and creating equitable opportunities for Black professionals throughout the employee lifecycle. This partnership promises to deliver groundbreaking research and practical solutions, ultimately promoting a more inclusive and fair workplace environment for black professionals.

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