Listen to candid stories on how leading employers in the Chicago area are taking action on inclusive hiring.

Hiring untapped talent not only benefits job seekers who are most often overlooked for opportunity, it also helps businesses access a motivated, skilled workforce. Join Cara Plus and World Business Chicago for a dynamic virtual conversation on what companies can accomplish when they revamp their recruitment and hiring practices. Senior executives from BMO Harris Bank, ComEd, and The Bazaar will discuss how they came to prioritize inclusive hiring, some of the surprises and challenges they discovered, and lessons that others can build on. Topics discussed will include: 

• Inclusive, skills-based hiring 
• Community-based partnerships 
• Removing barriers in the application process  
• Engaging and supporting employees  

In Partnership with:

World Business Chicago aims to drive inclusive economic growth and job creation, support business, and promote Chicago as a leading global city. Learn more at www.worldbusinesschicago.com.

This event is also part of an ongoing collaboration between Cara Plus, the Corporate Coalition of Chicago, and the Chicagoland Workforce Funder Alliance to promote inclusive employment across Chicago. Companies highlighted in these events include employers from these partners’ networks.