IPAC EVENTS
Accents serve as potent social categorization tools, and accent bias is a universal form of discrimination that can have meaningful impacts on organizations, particularly when it comes to hiring decisions. In this interactive workshop, we will provide a brief overview of the research on accent bias in employment interview evaluations and emphasize key implications of these findings for hiring systems. Through active exercises, demonstrations, small group discussion, and lecture, we will practice and summarize a number of actionable strategies to help equip your talent acquisition functions to proactively address accent bias in interview evaluations, particularly as accent bias intersects with other forms of stigma, different modalities, and job types.
Learning Objectives
After attending this workshop, you will:
1) Know more about up-to-date research on the prevalence of accent bias in employment interview evaluations
2) Be more aware of the conditions that make accent bias more or less likely to occur in employment interviews, and what can be done to mitigate this form of discrimination
3) Demonstrate best practice techniques to keep accent bias in check during talent assessment and evaluations
4) Identify evidence-based practices or policies that your organization can use to minimize accent bias and increase your talent pool
Presenter Biographies
Henri T. Maindidze is an Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology PhD student at Portland State University and currently works as a Junior Associate with Jernigan & Associates. His main areas of expertise include the intersections between recruitment, selection, and training. In his research, he has examined the prevalence of accent bias in the hiring process, how organizational values can influence applicant experiences, and employee motivations to attend voluntary diversity training. Maindidze has several years of experience leading research teams, facilitating workshops for several universities and organizations, building research partnerships with organizations, providing consulting support to Fortune 500 companies and small businesses alike, and driving evidence-based strategic planning. Maindidze is the 2025 recipient of the SIOP Joyce-Thayer Graduate Fellowship. He has presented his research at prominent conferences such as SIOP, BIOP, APS, and IPAC, and his work has been published in the International Journal of Selection and Assessment and Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Dr. Jason G. Randall is an Assistant Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Portland State University and was formerly in the same role at the University at Albany, SUNY. He earned his PhD in Psychology at Rice University and a BS in Psychology from BYU. Dr. Randall’s research expertise is in personnel selection, training and development, and self-regulation. His research provides insights into key workforce challenges, including how to (a) improve effectiveness and reduce bias in personnel assessment, (b) promote learning in formal or informal settings, and (c) help people stay focused in the face of distractions. Dr. Randall’s research has been funded by the Army Research Institute, National Science Foundation, and the Workforce Development Institute, among others. His work has been published in outlets like the Journal of Organizational Behavior, Journal of Business and Psychology, and Psychological Bulletin.
IPAC Public Safety Summit:
Essentials of Promotional Process Design
This first-of-its-kind, full-day webinar is designed for professionals who oversee promotional exams in their organizations. Whether you are uniformed personnel, work in human resources, administration, or another support role, this summit will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to ensure your processes are fair, defensible, and effective. Join us for the IPAC Public Safety Summit: Essentials of Promotional Process Design.
What sets this program apart is its exclusive focus on public safety. Each session breaks down complex concepts into clear, practical steps you can apply directly within your department, offering real-world insights to strengthen every stage of the promotional process. This event provides the essential foundation for building confidence in your process.
Industry experts will cover the basics of:
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to join peers nationwide for the IPAC Public Safety Summit, a highly interactive, knowledge-rich learning experience.
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As technology transforms the workplace, hiring processes must evolve just as quickly. The rise of artificial intelligence is changing not only how work gets done but also how we define, assess, and select talent. For government agencies, and the HR teams supporting them—the challenge is ensuring hiring practices remain valid, fair, and secure in a virtual-first world.
What You’ll Learn
Join our experts as they share cutting-edge strategies and practical tools for conducting job analysis and developing hiring assessments that reflect today’s AI-driven reality. Topics include:
Defining What to Measure: Identifying the competencies and skills most critical to success in roles where AI integration is part of the work.
Job Design in an AI World: Understanding how job requirements shift when AI is a tool or co-worker.
Assessment Development for AI Resistance: Best practices for creating fair and valid hiring assessments that limit the risk of AI-enabled cheating.
The Role of an Honesty Contract: Exploring how integrity agreements can support assessment fairness in virtual hiring.
Testing for AI Ability: Building assessments that measure a candidate’s ability to effectively use AI as part of their role.
Government agencies face unique challenges: safeguarding fairness, ensuring compliance, and anticipating the impact of emerging technologies. This webinar equips you with evidence-based insights to strengthen the integrity of your hiring process while preparing your workforce for the future of work.
Ted Kinney, PhD is the VP of Research and Development for Talogy. An Industrial/Organizational psychologist, Dr. Kinney leads a team of selection experts and developers in the creation and ongoing research into the most efficient and effective selection methodologies and tools. He is a trusted advisor to many international companies across all industries. He has particular expertise in behavioral interviewing, turnover reduction, effective selection strategy, and executive assessment.
Kristin Delgado is an accomplished R&D Manager at Talogy, where she leads the Innovation and Data Science Lab. For over 15 years, Kristin has been pivotal in driving innovation in assessment solution design and enhancing measurement accuracy and predictive validity through cutting-edge assessment methodologies and advanced psychometric techniques. Her extensive experience has positioned her as a key influencer in the field, consistently pushing the boundaries of talent management solutions through the integration of technology and data science.
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The 2026 IPAC Annual Conference will provide in-person experiences for HR and I-O professionals to network, learn, and connect! Join us for keynote presentations, concurrent sessions, award announcements, and networking opportunities.
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The 2026 IPAC Annual Conference will be held in Charleston, SC. Discounted rates are available to IPAC Annual Conference registrants. Hotel information and room reservations are available on the conference hotel information page.
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