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HR 101: The history of LinkedIn

HR Brew

Reid Hoffman came up with the idea for a professional social network in 2002. Throughout the 2010s , the platform continued to evolve, releasing tools like its skills endorsement feature, as well as apps for recruiters and job-seekers. Welcome to HR 101. Class is now in session. Today’s discussion will focus on the history of LinkedIn.

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How Wayfair Uses People Analytics to Improve DEI

Visier

Founded in 2002, the e-commerce giant has grown into a global organization with over 16,000 employees worldwide. For the first time, we could easily tell the full story around outcomes for underrepresented talent at every stage of the employee lifecycle, from hiring through exit,” explains Dylan.

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Colts Vs. Patriots–Background Check

ExactHire

And while the matchup features two teams–106 men total–much of the discussion is around just two: Andrew Luck and Tom Brady. They take control of their situation, do the work, and are prepared to make the critical hiring (signing) decisions that will ensure continued success. Big game in Foxborough this weekend.

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Filling a Skills Gap in Manufacturing

ExactHire

This explains why from 2002-2008 production increased while employment levels decreased. Economic recessions have masked this problem in the past, but as manufacturing production continues to increase, technology efficiencies will be unable to compensate for a shortage of skilled labor. Manufacturing has suffered from an image problem.

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4 Ways to Create an LGBT Friendly Workplace

Cornerstone On Demand

When it comes to workplace diversity, this fear of self-identification poses real challenges for company leadership. This change requires more than adding a 20-minute video into your new hire orientation. While inclusive policies have improved, corporate America still has a long way to go.

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Lithuania’s Path Toward Shrinking the Gender Pay Gap Under EU Directive

Trusaic

Lithuania’s Labour Code was introduced on June 4, 2002. Managerial roles are excluded from pay data analysis. These include applying equal criteria in hiring processes, working conditions and opportunities in areas such as professional development and retraining. Each occupational group requires a minimum of two employees.

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Workplace Violence Prevention

Cisive

Workplace violence has long been a problem for the United States. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration stated in 2002 that more than 2 million Americans report being victimized by workplace violence and that many more incidents go unreported. Organize Violence Prevention Training. Addressing Workplace Violence.