Maria Barrera, the founder and CEO of Clayful, discusses the importance of company culture, practical interviews, transparency, and communicating reasons not to join. She also shares insights on involving the team in culture building, strategies for building a diverse team, and the challenges and trends in diversity hiring. She offers advice for enhancing diversity hiring practices and building an inclusive work culture.

Takeaways

Practical interviews and role-playing exercises can help assess candidates’ skills and fit for the role.

Transparency about the challenges and expectations of working at a startup can help attract the right candidates.

Involving the team in culture building and addressing their needs and concerns can create a more inclusive and engaged workforce.

Building a diverse team is crucial, especially in industries like mental health where representation matters.

Leaders should prioritise diversity and inclusion, embed it in the company’s work, and communicate its importance throughout the organisation.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Company Overview

00:38

Approaching Hiring for Company Culture

03:48

Communicating Reasons Not to Join

06:31

Involving the Team in Culture Building

09:55

Building a Diverse Team

10:14

The Importance of Diversity in Mental Health

11:48

Balancing Diversity and Hiring the Best

14:52

Communicating and Embracing Diversity and Inclusion

16:37

Advice for Enhancing Diversity Hiring and Inclusive Culture

22:02

Opportunities to Work at Clayfield Health