Wyle Baoween, CEO and Co-Founder, HRx Technology Inc. | As CEO and Co-Founder of HRx Technology, Wyle is focused on disrupting traditional hiring practices. In 2016, Wyle launched HRx, which provides technology solutions and services for unbiased hiring (commonly referred to as blind hiring).
Prior to HRx, Wyle worked for over 10 years in consulting and project management, primarily focused in the areas of process improvement, technology and strategies for change management. He worked in the marine, transportation and construction industries with local and international clients.
Wyle holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, a Masters of Business Administration and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). In 2014, Wyle was appointed to the role of Ambassador for the University of Victoria’s Business School and in 2015 he was recognized as one of the University’s 25 Alumni to Watch.
Wyle speaks regularly on the issues of entrepreneurship, recruitment and unconscious bias.
Closing Keynote - Wyle Baoween
Time and Date: 4:30-5:30 PM on Saturday May 6th
Location: Pinnacle Ballroom
Unconscious Bias: It's in our people and our processes
Are you biased? The uncomfortable truth is yes. All day long our brains are making quick judgements and assessments of people and situations without us even being aware. This is “unconscious bias” and when it comes to hiring, it often correlates to a lack of diversity within an organization which directly impacts performance.
In this session, participants will learn to identify biased thinking and the steps organizations can take to systemically tackle unconscious bias, including the role of technology as a practical solution to address the biases that are embedded in our systems and our processes.
