There’s no shortcut to DEI and fair hiring. On the one hand, candidate sourcing can help hiring teams develop their applicant funnels and target job seekers from underrepresented groups. But on the other hand, candidate sourcing isn’t the most equitable approach. Fairness in hiring doesn’t come from hiring practices based on connections or privilege. And diversity doesn’t come from lip service to DEI in a job ad or LinkedIn message. They come from inclusive job posts that welcome all qualified applicants and naturally attract diverse applicant pools.