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AFROTECH silences the rumors of ‘not-enough’ diverse talent available in TECH

Thrive Global

CEO Morgan DeBaun attend AfroTech 2019 at Oakland Marriott City Center on November 09, 2019 in Oakland, California. Why more American firms are investing in diversity and inclusion programs and conferences. Watson, responded with three direct tips for young and diverse startups and founders. Enters Isa Watson.

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Veterans in Civilian Roles: A Business Challenge and Big L&D Opportunity

Degreed

We had senior leaders watching, presenting, and attending. However, “A hiring strategy that focuses on expanding the pool of potential talent can help communities by creating more and better job opportunities for a broader, diverse pool of workers. Along the way, I attended some of the world’s best leadership academies.

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What is blind recruitment – and does it work?

cipHR

Discover why hiding personal details from candidates’ applications helps to improve the diversity of new hires, and how to introduce it to your organisation using an ATS. Blind recruitment is gaining traction as an effective way to recruit more diverse staff. But how does it work in practice? Is it actually an effective tool?

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How a Microsoft people analytics exec became one of HR’s Rising Stars

HRExecutive

where she was living at the time, is the insurance capital of the world. Soon after, in 2003, a colleague in finance transferred to Microsoft’s HR department to launch an analytics team. I asked if he’d be willing to let me work part-time and he said ‘yes.’ “I asked if he’d be willing to let me work part-time and he said ‘yes.’

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Workplace Communications: The Power of Employee Ambassadors

SocialChorus

Last week, I attended IABC’s World Conference in Vancouver and had the privilege of recording a couple of episodes with some industry veterans and voices while in attendance. Chuck Gose: Have you kept track of how many World Conferences you’ve attended? Then, I attended on later in Washington. I forgot about that.

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Dr. Eric Fishman Discusses How to Overcome The Ups and Downs of Working In the Medical Field

Thrive Global

Eric Fishman attended the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in Manhattan from 1993-1997 and spent his general surgery residency there through 2003. He enjoys seeing a diversity of patients, from the young to the old, who he helps to improve health care outcomes and literally get them back on their feet again.

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Diversity in the workplace: the case for building diverse teams

Workable

Diversity in the workplace is not about recruiting people based on qualities they were born with. We see diversity as something that is complex and holistic, a concept that’s constantly evolving. A diverse team brings together different skills, personalities and perspectives, resulting in fresh ideas and smarter problem-solving.