EP204: Dan Cohen Co-Founder of Mixxyl - How DATA Is The Key To Us Truly Understanding EDIEP204: Dan Cohen Co-Founder of Mixxyl - How DATA Is The Key To Us Truly Understanding EDI
The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast
Dan Cohen reveals how data can drive diversity in recruitment and shares his personal journey to sobriety.
40:01•19 Dec 2023
Data and Diversity: Dan Cohen on Transforming Recruitment
Episode Overview
- Dan Cohen discusses the pivotal role of data in understanding and implementing EDI in recruitment.
- The conversation emphasizes the importance of creating a workplace that fosters a sense of belonging for individuals pursuing an alcohol-free life.
- Insights into the challenges and opportunities in the recruitment landscape, and the evolving preferences of the younger workforce.
- Valuable advice for employers and leaders on creating a supportive environment for individuals on a sober journey and promoting inclusivity.
- Endorsements for the podcast's sponsors, Pager and Inclusion Crowd, underscoring their contributions to the recruitment and hiring sector.
“It's not just drinking; it's the day or two days afterwards with a terrible hangover and not being able to do things or see friends or family. So it does affect people, and it affects people in different ways as well.”
Ever thought about how data could revolutionize workplace diversity? In this episode of The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast, Lysha Holmes sits down with Dan Cohen, the Co-Founder of Mixxyl, a trailblazing company using AI to enhance diversity in recruitment. Dan shares how Mixxyl's demographic data solutions are helping recruiters and HR professionals understand and improve their current diversity landscape.
He dives into practical steps recruitment companies can take to better implement Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategies, emphasizing that data is the key to unlocking true understanding and progress in this area. But it's not all business talk. Dan opens up about his personal journey to sobriety and how it has shaped his professional life. He discusses the importance of creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong, including those who choose to live alcohol-free.
This conversation is packed with insights on how to foster a supportive and inclusive work environment, making it essential listening for anyone in recruitment or HR. Don't miss Dan's valuable advice for leaders looking to embrace diverse talent and promote inclusivity in their teams.

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