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How HR Can Tackle Diversity Using the Rooney Rule

Visier

Recent events have called attention to the state of workplace diversity at organizations in all industries. In August 2015, the need for more workforce diversity was spotlighted in a big way when President Obama issued a call to action to technology companies, encouraging them to hire more women and minorities by implementing the Rooney Rule.

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9 Top Diversity Recruiting Platforms

Ongig

3 out of 4 ( about 76% ) of candidates say company diversity is essential when looking for jobs. This post covers 9 top diversity recruiting platforms to help you find top talent. But first, let’s dive into the advantages of building a diverse workforce. So, how do you reach these diverse candidates?

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Upwork tapped this HR pro to make remote work ‘best in class’

HR Brew

I’ve been remote since 2006, and I try to integrate my personal experience to help others succeed in the virtual workplace. This ideal represents so much potential for companies to gain and keep the most talented people, while staying productive and profitable. What’s the most fulfilling aspect of your job? Working remotely.

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How HR Can Tackle Diversity Using the Rooney Rule

Visier

In August 2015, the need for more workforce diversity was spotlighted in a big way when President Obama issued a call to action to technology companies, encouraging them to hire more women and minorities by implementing the Rooney Rule. The need to hire diversely goes beyond dollars and cents, too. How to keep track of your compliance.

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How AI Found its Place in Business: A Historical Look

MP Wired For HR

Soon after, in 1961, General Motors introduced the first industrial robot , a glimpse into the future of automated production. By 2006, companies like Google and Amazon were leveraging AI for targeted advertising, revolutionizing online marketing. As online commerce rose, AI found its footing in personalizing user experiences.

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Dr. Marc Wagener of LabCampus: “Diversity”

Thrive Global

Diversity: People’s needs are as diverse as they are, and although diversity and equality help to create a creative environment, this has not yet been sufficiently taken into account in the working environment. In 2006 he joined Carl Zeiss AG where he was in charge of strategic business development.

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Evolution or Extinction: 4 Ways to Make Your Workforce Plans Future-Ready

Visier

Stela remembers a pandemic preparedness project she was involved with in 2006, for example, which “forced conversations across multiple business units, to really identify—Who are our essentials? Taking workforce planning from strategy to operational execution means recognising the employee experience layer that sits across every decision.