In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Linda Waste, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition, Inclusion & Diversity & Employer Branding at Electronic Arts.Episode highlights00:00 - How her job perfectly aligns with her strengths02:13 - "If I can't do this job here, I'll do it somewhere else"05:06 - Linda's new love for hockey and the transferable skills08:57 - Why your career is your own responsibility11:01 - Experience vs qualifications16:36 - The beer test - Why we shouldn't hire people who look like us19:42 - Reducing pedigree bias in recruiting with certified training27:19 - Why managers need to stop outsourcing diversity30:34 - How writing a brief can help combat habits of exclusion37:02 - Why hiring for culture fit is a bad idea41:06 - The importance of processes to help avoid bias46:22 - Why owning diversity has to start with senior leadersIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this: www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.