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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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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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10 Hiring Mistakes that Cost You Time & Money

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When thinking about hiring mistakes, this quote comes to mind: A players hire A players. B players hire C players. Steve Jobs So what did Jobs mean? The quote is a reminder of the importance of hiring the best talent to build a high-performing and successful team. How much do hiring mistakes really cost?

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How to Recruit & Retain Gen Z

Glassdoor for Employers

leveraging job application data and company reviews. And for a quick refresher, members of Gen Z were born between 1997 and 2012. Here’s what we found: Gen Zers are aspiring to work in tech — the majority of job applications from Gen Zers were for companies in the tech industry, followed by business services, finance and retail.

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Should We Legislate Our Weight?

Staffing Talk

Should we not hire - or fire – someone who is fat because they might require more health care? In some jobs weight may not make much of a difference. In others, clearly, weight can be such a crucial factor that is it part of a job description.” What can we do about it, and what should we do about it?

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Hiring from the Ground Up

marenated

I recently had the pleasure of speaking to a packed house at #WISHRM While I was there, I shared the story of how I’ve hired from the ground up and shared some tips on managing, building and learning. Not scared of hiring? Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh once estimated that his own bad hires have cost the company well over $100 million.

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Hiring from the Ground Up

marenated

I recently had the pleasure of speaking to a packed house at #WISHRM While I was there, I shared the story of how I’ve hired from the ground up and shared some tips on managing, building and learning. Not scared of hiring? Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh once estimated that his own bad hires have cost the company well over $100 million.

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