In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Jermaine Murray, the Jobfather and founder of Jupiter HR. Murray's firm is a powerhouse in the HR world, offering career coaching, recruitment services, and HR advisory consultation.
The mission? To boost the representation of black talent within the tech industry.
On the note of increasing diversity in your recruiting pipelines, Murray encourages companies to look to curate external partnerships with those who are already in touch with communities they want to engage in. Of importance, however, is helping your organization understand that budget can be a necessary and expected resource for these partnerships. A small budget is ok, but no budget may hinder your progress.
Investing in people is at the heart of Murray's strategy. He emphasizes that growth is a two-way street. Both the employee and the employer benefit from this investment.
Tune in to hear more about Murray's insights on recruitment and the importance of diversity in tech.