Talent Forum Series: How to Overcome Implicit Bias in Hiring
Recorded On: 03/24/2022
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Unconscious Bias or Implicit Bias exists even if we are actively encouraging more diversity in our hiring process. In this session, we will attempt to understand where our biases come from and how they affect everyday decisions in recruitment. Dr. Cheryl Butts will share tools and processes that will help hiring managers recognize and reduce their bias and blind spots and build awareness, thus thinking more consciously when making hiring decisions
Participants will discover:- How to identify your bias
- Tools for reducing unconscious bias from the hiring process
- Tips for attracting a diverse workforce
Dr. Cheryl Butts
Executive Director of Human Resources
Taunton Public Schools
Dr. Cheryl Butts has over 20+ years of experience in the Human Resources field. She has worked both in the private and public sectors locally and internationally, helping leaders succeed in their careers, navigate change and build diverse teams leading to healthy and effective organizations. Dr. Butts has worked in public education for the last ten years and currently works as the Executive Human Resources Director in a K-12 school district in Southeast Massachusetts. She is passionate about employee motivation and has completed extensive research on intrinsic motivation in the K-12 setting which is being shared with other districts. Dr. Butts also manages a diverse leadership intern program for her district, working with and mentoring high school students to develop leadership skills and explore educational career opportunities. She has now focused her attention on social justice and has been conducting innovative work around inclusion, leadership, unconscious bias and intercultural training.
Most recently, Dr. Butts has also delivered professional development to staff on social justice and anti-bias training for her school district as well as for other local and state organizations. She is a fierce advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion and has made it a goal of hers to develop a diversity strategy for hiring and developing diverse talent, fostering an inclusive work environment and ensuring management accountability. She prides herself on being a visible leader, someone who is always accessible and enjoys engaging with students and staff alike.
Dr. Butts received her Bachelor’s Degree in History and Psychology from the University of the West Indies, a Master of Management degree from Cambridge College and her Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University. She currently works with a wide range of organizations, including non-profits and government organizations where she helps them identify barriers in recruiting diverse staff and then creates a more inclusive work environment. She is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management, American Association of School Personnel Administrators, Massachusetts Association of School personnel Administrators and Northeast Human Reso
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