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Fair Chance Hiring and Criminal Background Checks

Sterling Check

As companies begin to scrutinize their hiring processes to eliminate bias and increase equity, the question of criminal background checks is often part of the conversation. Understanding these laws can help organizations to continue to conduct criminal background screening and still achieve goals of increased diversity.

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Fair Chance Hiring Practices

Sterling Check

As companies begin to scrutinize their hiring processes to eliminate bias and increase equity, the question of criminal background checks is often part of the conversation. Understanding these laws can help organizations to continue to conduct criminal background screening and still achieve goals of increased equity and diversity.

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Laws And Regulations Every HR Professional Should Know In 2023

Empuls

For more information on this changing legislation, keep reading. Revised non-discrimination policies Non-discrimination policies are undergoing significant overhauls. Inclusivity standards and measures Going beyond simply avoiding discrimination, modern workplaces are expected to be proactive in being inclusive.

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What is blind recruitment – and does it work?

cipHR

The idea is that removing such information makes it easier for hiring managers, recruiters and HR professionals to make objective decisions about a candidate’s skills, experience and suitability for a role, and to lessen the risk of bias (whether conscious or unconscious ) affecting the decision-making process.

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Why Does Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter in the Workplace?

Zenefits

Diversity means your company has team members from a wide range of racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds. Whether it’s hiring, promoting, or working with high-end clients, all individuals have a shot regardless of gender, race, background, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. Build an inclusive HR team.

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Lu Zhang of Fusion Fund: “More female tech entrepreneurs should consider joining the VC community”

Thrive Global

even for investors with a tech background?—?as My advantage is that I have a material sciences background that covers hardware, healthcare, and network technology. This background gave me perspective and allowed me to see a trend in the next generation of fundamental tech and tech applications, thereby helping me launch Fusion Fund.

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Recruitment bias: why workplaces stay the same

myhrtoolkit

Without this type of discrimination, hiring someone would be impossible! Research shows that implicit bias can have a negative impact on someone’s chances of applying for or getting a role. Research shows that implicit bias can have a negative impact on someone’s chances of applying for or getting a role.