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4 Fair Chance Hiring Laws that Affect Job Descriptions

Ongig

To regulate how “justice-involved” people are treated during hiring, various fair chance hiring laws require employers to treat them fairly. These so-called ‘ban the box’ laws seek to give formerly incarcerated people a fair chance at applying for (and being hired for) jobs. What is fair chance hiring?

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How Removing Some Requirements from Your Job Descriptions Can Lead to More Inclusive Hiring

Linkedin Talent Blog

workers that they would be given “a fair shot” and companies would “hire them based on their skills not degrees.” Just what does skills-first hiring look like? Significantly, most of the consultants hired in this pilot did not meet the company’s previous basic qualification (BQs).

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Creating an Inclusive Landscape: Strategies for HR and Leadership

Recruiting Daily Advisor

SourceAmerica connects government customers and other organizations to a national network of nonprofits that creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Yet only 35% of them have jobs. More needs to be done to connect people with disabilities to job opportunities. What adjustments can be made to this process?

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The Practical Guide to Hiring Candidates with Diverse Backgrounds

Vervoe

That’s understandable: diversity in hiring lags behind in nearly every industry. . While more and more companies are recognizing the value of a diverse workforce, fewer are realizing the effort it takes to make hiring more inclusive. Successful hiring for diversity goes beyond HR strategies or affirmative action plan goals.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Georgia

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Hiring employees is a significant milestone for any business, but navigating the intricacies of employment law can be challenging, especially when considering the unique regulations of a specific state. This guide aims to provide employers with insights into key Georgia employment laws to ensure a smooth and lawful hiring process.

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A Skills-First Hiring Pilot Showcases How Companies Can Give Every Candidate a 'Fair Shot'

Linkedin Talent Blog

workers that they would be given “a fair shot” and companies would “hire them based on their skills not degrees.” Just what does skills-first hiring look like? Significantly, most of the consultants hired in this pilot did not meet the company’s previous basic qualification (BQs).

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How LinkedIn’s Skills-Based Hiring Pilot Delivered Jobs to Workers Who Didn’t Meet Basic Qualifications

Linkedin Talent Blog

Through this innovative pilot program, the company has hired 13 customer support consultants by removing the basic qualification — two-plus years of customer service experience on email, chat, and phone — from the job description and focusing on skills rather than experience and education.

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