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4 Ways HR Analytics Can Improve Workplace Diversity

Cornerstone On Demand

There are multiple studies showing that diversity improves organizational bottom lines: McKinsey quarterly reported that between 2008 and 2010, companies with more diverse teams were top financial performers, and according to a study by Lu Hong and Scott E. Eliminating Workforce Discrimination with Big Data.

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Are your job ads gender biased? Why gender neutral job descriptions matter

cipHR

Gender neutral job descriptions play a pivotal role in promoting gender equality by eradicating biases and creating an equitable recruitment process. Evidence suggests that recruiters would do well to be aware of the unconscious opinions – based on stereotypes and prejudices – that might be hampering their recruitment efforts.

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7 Controversial Stories About Job Descriptions [With Key Learnings]

Ongig

5000 company out of Ashburn Virginia, published an Account Manager (Pharma) job posting on LinkedIn that was screenshot by Helena McCabe on Twitter: The “preferably caucasian” requirement caused 9,133 comments (almost all negative), 8,486 retweets and 14,401 likes on Twitter (nearly all comments were negative). Plaintiff Dale E.

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Is There Hope for a Job Hopper?

Evil HR Lady

Friday, November 12, 2010 Is There Hope for a Job Hopper? It is my experience that companies want their prospective employees to be an expert at one thing only; they do not want a “jack of all trades&# such as I on their payroll. November 12, 2010 9:30 PM YoungHR said. Come to HR. Come to HR.

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Tab for using strength tests to discriminate against female applicants: $1.85M

HR Morning

Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has determined that a Michigan-based federal food service contractor systematically discriminated against 926 qualified women seeking entry-level warehouse laborer jobs. In that case, the company provided $450,000 in back pay and interest to the affected women.

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Best interview questions to ask candidates (and how to evaluate answers)

Workable

Some companies may have other or additional requirements, but this list covers the most important qualities. What do you like about our company from what you’ve learned so far during the hiring process? Here are examples of jobs companies are often looking to fill: Accountant. e) Interview questions for managers.

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Visual Resumes

Evil HR Lady

Tuesday, June 08, 2010 Visual Resumes I got an e-mail from Vizual Resumes , which Im sure my fellow HR bloggers also got. But, with so much done online and with recruiting software, would this hinder you? June 08, 2010 1:44 PM Evil HR Lady said. June 08, 2010 1:57 PM The Plaid Cow said. Come to HR. Come to HR.