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The past 25 years have been an uphill journey for the HR function

HR Brew

And following the introduction of LinkedIn in 2003, Bronson said, talent pros could suddenly learn everything about a candidates career with the click of a button. LinkedIn is our Rolodex, Bronson said. With extra time on their hands, HR strategies got more creative.

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LinkedIn has transformed HR over the last 20+ years. Its execs have big plans for its AI-powered future.

HR Brew

When LinkedIn debuted in May 2003, it emerged as a digital networking tool to help professionals connect and share career updates. million from Sequoia Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Bain Capital Ventures, among others between 2003 and 2009, according to Crunchbase. More members flooded the site and so did the dollars.

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What is “Diverse Slate” Hiring?

Ongig

If you want to boost diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, a “diverse slate” hiring strategy is a great way to achieve this goal. Here’s a quick “diverse slate” definition: Diverse slate hiring is a talent acquisition strategy where you start with a diverse pool of qualified candidates.

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HR 101: The history of LinkedIn

HR Brew

One year later, on May 5, 2003, Hoffman launched LinkedIn with co-founders Allen Blue, Konstantin Guericke, Eric Ly, and Jean-Luc Vaillant. Some 65 million job-seekers use the platform every week, and employers in over 230 countries use LinkedIn Talent Solutions to source and hire. And it doesn’t appear to be slowing down.

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HR 101: The history of the résumé

HR Brew

Faxed résumés gave way to emailed ones, and thanks to the founding of LinkedIn in 2003 —as well as other digital recruiting tools—HR had a virtual treasure trove of résumés at their fingertips. But the workplace is an ever-evolving ecosystem, and as it continues to change, research suggests that the résumé could go the way of the dodo.

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The Rooney Rules Killed NFL Diversity Hiring

The Tim Sackett Project

It is sometimes cited as an example of affirmative action, though there is no quota or preference given to minorities in the hiring of candidates.” ” Basically, in 2003 the NFL decided that finally, enough was enough in a league where the majority of its players are black and the majority of its head coaches are white.

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More Visas Could Help You Hire Coveted Candidates

Insperity

In fact, the demand has exceeded the supply every year since 2003, when the cap was brought down from 195,000 per year to its current level. Why not hire American? Some say increasing the number of H-1B visas would hamper the hiring of domestic talent. The surge in applications is a sign that the economy is on the upswing.

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