Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Consulting

Hiring at the Cultural Crossroads

Despite significant changes in hiring processes over the past year, implicit bias remains. However, as Practice Leader Brandon Jacobs explains, it can be mitigated.

Interrupting Implicit Bias in the Virtual Hiring Process

In this new normal, a DEIB Practice Group consultant makes the case for a more economical, dynamic, and inclusive virtual hiring process.

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You want a trusted guide for your school's diversity and inclusion journey.

CS&A draws from our more than 40-year history of working with schools and educational organizations to offer consulting services in the important and ever-growing area of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) work. Wherever your organization may be in terms of its cultural competency work or its diversity and inclusion efforts, we welcome the opportunity to facilitate a deeper level of understanding and growth with your team.

CS&A Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Mission Statement

At Carney, Sandoe & Associates, we are committed to the importance of increasing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging – both within our own organization and among the educational communities with whom we partner.

Cognizant of our ability to reach a wide variety of schools, teachers, and educational leaders, it is our goal to provide educators with resources that help foster diverse and inclusive environments. We aim to facilitate continued learning and to encourage valuable networking opportunities.

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Consulting Services

Implicit Bias Training - Hiring Teams & Admission

Foster understanding around unconscious biases that may influence decision-making and behavior, particularly within the structures of a hiring, leadership search, or admission process.

Inclusive & Equitable Hiring Training

Gain insights into the impact of the key components of a hiring process through an equity lens, and develop strategies to strengthen your school’s commitment to better practices and systems.

DEIB Practitioner Coaching

Gain support and guidance to help you navigate complex challenges and advance your impact within your school community.

DEIB Strategic Planning

Develop and implement impactful DEIB strategies within and through all elements of school culture.

DEIB Campus Assessment

Evaluate and enhance your school's DEIB efforts through a thorough assessment of your policies, practices, and culture.

DEIB Board of Trustees Training

Equip board members with the knowledge and skills necessary to champion DEIB initiatives.

Good morning Devereaux,

I hope you will indulge me by allowing me to share a story about my hiring experience this year.

Yesterday our President/Head of School asked me to speak to the Parent Diversity Committee about our hiring season and our plan to recruit a diverse faculty. This conversation began last October when we hired over 20 people in July to expand our Lower School in order to socially distance. Of those 20 hires, there were very few who were people of color. This was not a statistic that pleased our community.

As I prepared to share information about this hiring season, I reflected upon why we were able to hire, to date, 5 people of color out of 9 filled positions. It has always been a goal of mine to diversify our faculty. It is not new for me. It has been difficult because I found limited numbers of candidates.

Yesterday I credited you, Carney Sandoe, and your team with our capacity to find a broader range of candidates. I explained that you are the most effective recruitment firm for education. I also said that I work with a few recruiters who specialize in diverse candidates, and have not had the same results as I have found with Carney Sandoe this year.

I was able to point to the trailblazing work you have done in the field of DEI. I showed your website and the links you have. I shared my experience at the Diversity Hiring Conference. I also said your commitment is so dedicated that you have a team in place to help schools with these issues.

I know that every independent school in the country has the same goal, and I know how busy this keeps your team. I never feel like I do not have your colleagues’ full attention and commitment throughout the process.

I know that our school is known and the people I work with help make the right match.

John Faubert and Rice Bryan were so helpful in securing our two new division directors – even working throughout the winter holiday break.

DZ [Diana Zito] has been incredibly helpful with our tech hires. She asks the best questions and really understands who is best suited for each position we have filled.

Liam Gluck visited our campus (prior to the pandemic) and still is able to tell candidates about our campus and culture with first-hand experience.

Kim Garner – a magician and diplomat!

The list goes on and on.

All this to say, thank you. Every year that I approach the hiring season, I feel like I am reconnecting with old friends. I have seen the growth and adaptability that your leadership has brought to your organization, and I am truly grateful.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Consulting

Hiring at the Cultural Crossroads

Interrupting Implicit Bias in the Virtual Hiring Process

Meet the Team

Brandon Jacobs

Seliat Dairo

Chris Boyle

Heather Flewelling

Cathy Shelburne

You want a trusted guide for your school's diversity and inclusion journey.

CS&A Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Mission Statement

Some Recent Partners

Consulting Services

Implicit Bias Training - Hiring Teams & Admission

Inclusive & Equitable Hiring Training

DEIB Practitioner Coaching

DEIB Strategic Planning

DEIB Campus Assessment

DEIB Board of Trustees Training

Happenings

Consultants Host Pre-Con at TABS Conference

CS&A at FCIS

CS&A Sponsors ISACS Trustee Day

Burke Zalosh Attends ESHA Head’s Retreat

CS&A at EARCOS Leadership Conference

Supporting Administrators of Color with NCAIS

Consultants Host Webinar for SAIS Trustees Series

CS&A Sponsors ISACS 2023-24 Trustee Series