For Jatin Nayyar, HireVue Has Lived Up to Its Promise To Provide ‘More Equitable Opportunities’ to disabled workers
When I connected late last year with Jatin Nayyar over email for a brief interview, the 22-year-old from Marlboro, New Jersey and recent George Washington University graduate explained to me he wanted to work at employment technology company HireVue because he felt strongly he “[deeply aligns] with its mission to harness technology to unlock human potential and provide more equitable opportunities.”
On its website, HireVue boasts it puts the ‘human’ back into Human Resources by “marking a new era in hiring that offers unparalleled insight into skills and potential, so we can put the human back in human resources.” For the unfamiliar, HireVue was a repeat subject of coverage at my recently-shuttered Forbes column. In October 2023, I sat down with company executives Anthony Reynolds and Patrick Morrissey. Reynolds is HireVue’s CEO while Morrissey serves as the company’s chief customer officer.
“As someone with Tourette Syndrome, I’ve always been passionate about promoting inclusivity and leveraging diverse perspectives to improve outcomes,” Nayyar said. “HireVue’s commitment to using AI to reduce bias and create fairer hiring practices resonates with my personal belief that intelligence and potential come in many forms and that everyone deserves a chance to shine, regardless of how they express themselves. I’m excited to contribute to a company that values and elevates human potential.”
According to Nayyar, who has Tourettes Syndrome, HireVue provided him with several accommodations during the hiring process. He went through “an array of their solutions,” one being live and on-demand video interviewing. Tourettes, he explained, is exacerbated by stress; its symptoms can manifest “quite prominently” during job interviews. Nayyar was able to disclose his tics beforehand, on his terms, without meeting the interviewer. It was something, he told me, he appreciated very much. It made him comfortable.
“[HireVue] gave me a chance to share my voice and show what I can bring to the table,” Nayyar said.
Nayyar called the support he’s received from co-workers as “great.” Every one of them he’s been in contact with has been extremely empathetic and helpful to his needs, with Nayyar noting he considers it mentorship. While Nayyar acknowledged being the youngest member of his team—not to mention being in a wholly new industry—was difficult at first, he’s nonetheless very proud to have been able to “make strides” with the steadfast love and support from his colleagues.
Looking towards the future, Nayyar hopes to continue being an advocate for mental health awareness and disability inclusion. He also looks forward to continue as a competitive boxer and hopes to get back into the sports industry at some point down the proverbial line.
