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BIPOC: The Hottest (Controversial) Word in Diversity?

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And why is it one of the hottest (and controversial) words in diversity? Indigenous refers to groups native to the Americas who were here before the colonization by Europeans. BIPOC is quickly being used as a replacement for POC (people of color) in the diversity and inclusion space. other diversity acronyms, and emojis).

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Candidate matching: will AI transform how we hire?

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Often, employers are using historical datasets against which to score applicants, meaning they could be stacking the odds against underrepresented groups including women or black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates. Furthermore, certain keywords may work against certain groups.

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Honor the Service of Diverse Veterans by Hiring Them (i4cp login required)

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The memorial has been in the works since 2013, when Congress authorized its creation for the purpose of providing an educational opportunity for the public to learn about the tradition of service of Native Americans in the U.S. Employers have long recognized that U.S. military veterans represent an important and ready talent pool.

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3 Key Ways Learning Benefits the Business

Linkedin Talent Blog

That’s been the case for Adobe , which launched its Leadership Circles Program in 2013 to diversify Adobe’s leadership pipeline , particularly within the sales division. They join small peer-based groups, where they support and coach one another. Every year, 150 women are nominated to the program.

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Five reasons why diversity and inclusion at work matters

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The same reasoning applies to customers in other demographic groups, too. Organisations are slowly realising the business benefits of diversity. Nearly half (49%) of employers surveyed for LinkedIn’s Global Recruiting Trends 2018 said they focus on diversity to better represent their customers. Diverse teams perform better.

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10 Diversity Questions to Ask Employers During Your Interview

Engagedly

Modern companies understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. After all, we live in a globalized economy with a diverse international population. As such, it’s understandable that as a potential employee you’d be concerned with whether a company you apply for values diversity. Advantages of working in a diverse company.

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5 Tips for Recruiting Diversity in Engineering

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There has been a lack of diversity in engineering for years, and many companies are focusing on how to tackle this issue. We found 5 tips to help guide your recruiting diversity in tech efforts. But first, here are some stats on the most affected underrepresented groups: POC in tech. Build a tech exclusionary list.