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How HR Can Tackle Diversity Using the Rooney Rule

Visier - Talent Acquisition

Recent events have called attention to the state of workplace diversity at organizations in all industries. In August 2015, the need for more workforce diversity was spotlighted in a big way when President Obama issued a call to action to technology companies, encouraging them to hire more women and minorities by implementing the Rooney Rule.

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5 Examples of Racial Bias in Hiring

Ongig

They include racial bias in job descriptions, candidate screening, interviewing, job offers, and background checks. Racial Bias in Candidate Screening. Lever’s blog on unconscious bias in the recruitment process hits on blind resume screenings. iCIMS’s Diversity and Inclusion Solutions. What’s in a name?

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A 4 Step Guide to Junior Developer Recruitment

SmartRecruiters

So, while the number of students choosing to study computer science has been increasing since 2006 , the boost in enrollment is first, inadequate to the hiring demand for skilled developers, and second, overwhelming the resources of higher education institutions. Screen Early. Job boards are used to reach a high volume of candidates.

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Embracing the Virtual World: Why Some Pandemic-Era Hiring Practices Are Here to Stay

Recruiting Daily Advisor

Using social media-driven screenings and online chats provides a great deal of information with no risk. Zoom interviews allow you to meet a more diverse pool of candidates in a shorter period of time. Even after the pandemic subsides, the benefits will inform how companies screen candidates, and much of what’s virtual will remain.

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Unconscious Bias is Holding Back Recruiting: Create Better Companies With AI

Leoforce

Companies often blame their lack of diversity on a shortage of qualified candidates. It’s about capitalizing on your assets and identifying the large pools of diverse talent that are being overlooked and waiting to be discovered. . But, it’s not about a shortage. In truth, most of the old methods don’t work.

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Unconscious Bias is Holding Back Recruiting: Create Better Companies With AI

Leoforce

Companies often blame their lack of diversity on a shortage of qualified candidates. It’s about capitalizing on your assets and identifying the large pools of diverse talent that are being overlooked and waiting to be discovered. . But, it’s not about a shortage. In truth, most of the old methods don’t work.

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EEOC Doesn’t Need Individual Charge to Launch Probe

Recruiting Daily Advisor

As the agency observed in its 2006 Systemic Discrimination Task Force Report: EEOC has a unique ability to identify potential systemic cases. Be sure they’re ensuring the talent acquisition staff is following the rules and that they’re regularly reviewing how job applicants are being screened and advanced. Hold managers accountable.