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Diversity in Staffing: Leaders as multicultural as the workforce make a difference

The Staffing Stream

When I heard the news, my mind went to the recent Women in Leadership in the US Staffing Industry report. According to Women in Leadership , women are underrepresented in staffing leadership, especially women of color. When I first joined Genesis10 in 2008, I was impressed with the overall number of women in leadership roles.

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One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S. Files For Bankruptcy

Staffing Talk

The Select Family of Staffing Companies, one of the 10 largest staffing firms in the U.S., The Chairman and CEO says the company that emerges from what is being called a “pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy” will be more diverse and better capitalized. By 2010, the debt level had reached a staggering $535.5

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Me! Before hireEZ: Sarah Fung, Former Structural Engineer Reinvents Herself

Hiretual

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Diversity Analysis. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Diversity Analysis. After seeing the devastating impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, 2005 Hurricane Katrina, and 2008 Sichuan earthquake in the news, Sarah was inspired to help strengthen the structures (i.e.

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The Top Hiring Trends in Financial Services to Attract The Best Talent

4 Corner Resources Staffing Blog

Simply put, openings are many, candidates are few, and challenges abound regarding financial recruiting and staffing. Diversity also defines Millennials and Gen Z (which includes people born after 1997). But you can also tap into new and diverse talent pools by expanding your strategy to include nontraditional sourcing methods.

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Safeguarding Homeownership: CFPB’s Vision for Fair Appraisals

Professional Alternatives

It was created in response to the 2008 financial crisis and has the authority to regulate and enforce consumer protection laws. Fair AI can be achieved through a variety of techniques, such as using diverse data sets, testing for bias, and monitoring for disparate impact. Unlock your potential with the #1 Houston staffing agency.

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6 Recruitment News Stories to Kick-Off 2016 – 4th January 2016

Social Talent

According to Suzie McCafferty , the Managing Director of staffing company Select Appointments, everyone involved with the recruitment industry should be congratulating themselves for helping towards the industry’s best ever year ! Twitter Hires New VP Of Diversity And Inclusion From Apple. diversity @TwitterOpen https://t.co/IsUoNGewLC.

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An Impending Recession Looms over Recruiters Minds

WizardSourcer

The Great Recession of 2008, caused by the failure of major investment banks like Lehman Brothers, resulted in a significant drop of 5.1% This economic downturn severely impacted the staffing and recruitment sector, with over a third of industry professionals losing their jobs. in the United States’ GDP, leading to the loss of 8.7

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