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5 Examples of Racial Bias in Hiring

Ongig

We found 5 examples of racial bias in hiring. They include racial bias in job descriptions, candidate screening, interviewing, job offers, and background checks. Racial Bias in Job Descriptions. Racial bias in hiring starts with the job description. Let’s have a look!

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Five Ways to Ensure Your Hiring Practice is Fair and Effective

SmartRecruiters

Language in job descriptions. Whether intentionally or not, certain job descriptions can turn away applicants with the implications of their verbiage. According to job listing site Indeed.com, the use of the word “ninja” in job descriptions increased 400 percent from January 2012 to October 2016.

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Eight Killer Staffing Resolutions For 2012

Staffing Talk

For example, as 2012 dawns, some staffing firms are still struggling to work their way out of the recession — while others say business is booming. I only get paid if they hire my people,” said Robinson, managing partner of the firm, which focuses on software sales positions and does a lot of contingent searches. “We

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Generational Recruiting: Know Your Audience 

Recruiting Daily

Recruiting Gen Z Gen Z includes individuals born between 1997 and 2012, and though many are just beginning to enter the workforce, this segment will balloon over the next few years. Recruiters should communicate with this generation during each stage of the hiring process to keep candidates engaged.

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How to Write a Job Description — Best Practices & Examples

Ongig

Writing Job Descriptions Best Practices. If you want to know how to write a job description, our report below is the most comprehensive one on the Internet (we know because we checked!). Writing job descriptions is clearly a skill talent leaders want to know about.

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9 Top Diversity Recruiting Platforms

Ongig

Blacks in Technology (BIT) is a non-profit organization established in 2012 by Greg Greenlee. When it comes to hiring from the LGBTQ community, Campus Pride is one of the most respected diversity recruiting platforms. A job board is also full of companies willing to hire former felons. That’s when Ongig comes in.

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How to Create a Workplace Culture Where Gen Z — and All Generations — Can Thrive

Linkedin Talent Blog

Born between 1997 and 2012 , Gen Z is the youngest cohort in today’s workforce. What do your job ads look like?” Is your job description 10 pages long? A hiring process that drags on for weeks might also be counterproductive if you’re hoping to recruit Gen Z. Nicky asked. “Is

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