April 18th, 2023
We have been talking about various aspects of employee recruitment and selection, often as it intersects with diversity, equity, and inclusion. This brought up the topic of the power imbalance surrounding employee selection. Traditionally, job candidates enter the selection process in a powerless and sometimes even in a belittling position.
The NACM Model Code of Conduct, Canon 1.4 states “A court professional treats litigants, co-workers, and all others interacting with the court with dignity, respect, and courtesy.” So, the questions arise:
- Is the power imbalance in the hiring process real?
- Is it disrespectful to job candidates?
- Do we who hire court employees actually have any interest in altering that power imbalance?
Most of us have been on both sides of the interview table. And most of us can agree that applying for a job can be competitive and it can be nerve-wracking; can it also be demeaning?
Today’s Panelists
- Karl Thoennes, Court Administrator for the Second Judicial Circuit Court, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- Rick Pierce, Judicial Programs Administrator for the Pennsylvania Administrative Office of the Courts.
- Liz Rambo, Trial Court Administrator for the Lane County Circuit Court in Eugene Oregon. Liz is the recipient of the 2023 Warren E. Burger award for excellence in court administration.
Click here to listen to the podcast. The video is 34:06 long and the audio is 32:53 long.
Leave a question or comment about the episode at clapodcast@nacmnet.org.
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