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Between 2008 and 2015, it was the subject of 226 official complaints filed against Silicon Valley’s biggest tech companies. Situational ageism — prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person’s age — undoubtedly exists in the tech industry. MORE
Unconscious bias has been proven time and again to be a major driver of employment discrimination and data makes the workings of the bias much harder to ignore. But the existing data is clear: Twitter has a lot of work to do and not just in the recruiting sphere. MORE
Cybersecurity” is a bit like plumbing: most everybody thinks it’s a great idea, but we don’t really give it much thought beyond that until something goes horribly wrong, like a data breach. Why would a hacker want to steal data from little-old-me?” By Benjamin Orsatti, Esq., MORE
Yesterday we explored how the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has been taking a hard stance on hiring and pay discrimination cases. With the additional staff, the OFCCP will provide sufficient expert support for improved data collection and analysis. MORE
In the age of analytics, why are we so enamored with reducing the “human" in order to embrace the data? " I'm sorry, data-loving colleagues, but the job of recruiting should not be left to software alone. MORE
However, the emergence of AI has sparked a fascinating and important debate: Do machines making decisions that were once made by humans reduce or even eliminate discrimination—or can they actually increase bias? MORE
So, how do you know when it makes sense to use data and when to trust your gut? Yes, personality can be one of the items on your checklist, but using objective data allows you to avoid making an irrational—and sometimes illegal—decision. Do you operate on gut feelings a lot? MORE
Between 2008 and 2015, it was the subject of 226 official complaints filed against Silicon Valley’s biggest tech companies. Situational ageism — prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person’s age — undoubtedly exists in the tech industry. MORE
Assessments in hiring are permitted, as long as they are not designed, intended, or used to discriminate. If you decide to adopt assessments into hiring, recognize that this data-driven approach to evaluating people can carry over into onboarding and professional development. According to the Aberdeen Group , 57 percent of companies use pre-hire assessments. And chances are that not all these companies are handling the procedure correctly. MORE
Start on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, with a free interactive webcast, Benchmarking Your Hotline in 2015: How Does Your Data Measure Up? Any reference to protected class or conduct is a road map for a charge of discrimination. MORE
According to 2010 data from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), approximately 17% of American adults (36 million people) report some degree of hearing loss. MORE
The use of big data in human resources is all the rage today. More and more companies, at least the large ones, are collecting and using employee and prospect data to be able to make determinations about their workforces. The data is being used for promotions, terminations as well as new hires and it should be. There is however, a downside of the use of that data. The Risks of Big Data. A major risk is that of disparate impact discrimination. MORE
By the end of 2015, Millennials are expected to outnumber Baby Boomers in the workplace for the first time ever. Employers need to make sure that any social media screening is done by those who are familiar with the legal risks — particularly anti-discrimination and privacy laws. MORE
In smaller companies, the compensation analyst makes certain that salaries are meted out fairly, without gender or racial discrimination, and also manages bonus and salary increases. The HRIS manager (Human Resources Information Systems) manages the system and the data. MORE
population will soon be more diverse than ever: Census data suggests there will be no ethnic majority in the next 10 to 30 years. " There are many emerging strategies to increase diversity and eliminate bias in organizations — including several focused on using big data to tackle the problem. Let's take a look at one such data-based method: the "Interruption Strategy." Fact: Minorities are still largely underrepresented in the United States workforce. MORE
A LinkedIn survey supports this data, revealing that less than one-tenth to a quarter of all software engineers are women. Worried you might be opening yourself to legal action through pay discrimination? MORE
Here are a few to consider: There may be a perception of unfairness or even a risk of discrimination claims if telecommuting is not available to everyone. Employers face a higher data security burden when work is being done at multiple locations on multiple devices. MORE
Prohibit employees from giving out information that would put the company’s security at risk in any way, such as info on accessing the secure area of facilities or accessing the company’s data. MORE
Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, legislation that prohibited discrimination in employment, public accommodation and a number of other areas. disability discrimination diversity hiring talent managementOn July 26, it will be 25 years since George H. MORE
According to 2014 data from the U.S. Applicant Tracking Recruitment Process Affirmative Action Diversity HR Training Disability (IWD) Workplace DiscriminationIncreasingly, Individuals with Disabilities (IWD) are proving they belong in the American workforce. MORE
” Archer — an employment-discrimination litigator, legal coach and creator of the EEO Legal Solutions website — is very passionate about imparting what she knows about navigating your way through the ever-more-aggressive EEOC. discrimination EEOC hiring HR profession MORE
Between 2008 and 2015, it was the subject of 226 official complaints filed against Silicon Valley’s biggest tech companies. Situational ageism — prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person’s age — undoubtedly exists in the tech industry. MORE
Yesterday’s Advisor briefed readers on new guidelines (to be called regulations) on sex discrimination proposed by the U.S. Benefits and Costs of the NPRM on Sex Discrimination. All comments must be received on or before March 31, 2015. Technological advances and big data. MORE
Not just because the data are useful and the examples practical, but because it is written for practitioners not academics and is super easy to consume. Address Age Discrimination (Real and Perceived). I’m a Baby Boomer, born smack-dab in the middle of my generation. MORE
Larry lost his job at the federal courthouse in 2015 over what he claims were “impossible demands” made in connection with his treatment for sleep apnea. Chapter 151B, the state law prohibiting employment discrimination, including discrimination based on a disability. MORE
Between 2008 and 2015, it was the subject of 226 official complaints filed against Silicon Valley’s biggest tech companies. Situational ageism — prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person’s age — undoubtedly exists in the tech industry. MORE
In the next 10 to 30 years, census data says that there will be no racial or ethnic majority in the United States. However, after years of trying to promote diversity by eliminating bias and discrimination in the workplace by legal means, it still exists. The U.S. MORE
Back in late 2015, I reported on proactive moves by Salesforce to do pay equity increases across its workforce to eliminate any and all gender pay issues, job by job. In their efforts to bring wage equality to Silicon Valley, government officials have accused one of the tech industry's anchor firms of large-scale gender discrimination. The fact that Google's taken this DOL charge show's how brilliant the 2015 move by Salesforce and Benioff was. MORE
CEO pay in 2014 was an eye-popping 373 times that of an average worker, according to data compiled by the AFL-CIO, and a sharp rise from 331 times in 2013. By Howard Mavity. MORE
Non-compliance of policies with anti-discrimination laws. million and provide job offers and training to resolve a charge of race discrimination, according to the U.S. Lack of verification of background check data. MORE
Since taking over the presidency in 2013, it says, James “has pushed to review a decade’s worth of diversity data and commissioned a new hiring program that incentivized managers to hire more women and minorities.” discrimination diversity hiring HR profession recruiting MORE
In September, a female employee sued Microsoft for gender discrimination. Data also shows you can’t judge a company by its leader. Amazon announced on November 2, 2015 its plan to increase paid parental leave for its employees. MORE
Acquiring new talent in your organization requires you to navigate around laws regarding discrimination, confidentiality of candidate information and a fiscal responsibility to your organization through timely hires and adherence to salary expectations. Data Security. MORE
By the end of 2015, Millennials are expected to outnumber Baby Boomers in the workplace for the first time. Information about religious affiliation, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status or health condition may all be prohibited under anti-discrimination laws. MORE
The agency released detailed breakdowns of the 89,385 charges of workplace discrimination that the agency received in fiscal year 2015. 30, 2015. Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act: 257 (0.3%). Legal staff resolved 155 lawsuits alleging discrimination. MORE
Data – big, medium and small – are changing the way decisions are being made at every organizational level. Computational Thinking: the ability to translate vast amounts of data into abstract concepts and to understand data-based reasoning. Cognitive Load Management: the ability to discriminate and filter information for importance, and to understand how to maximize cognitive functioning using a variety of tools and techniques. MORE
And even Ellen Pao, who lost her gender discrimination case, still cost Kleiner Perkins a cool $1 million. (It The only historical safeguard standing between employers having to part with millions of dollars in pay discrimination settlements has been women’s silence. MORE
It’s a topic employers generally avoid, since the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 prohibited sex discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. Asking questions, gathering data. Pregnancy discrimination? By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News. “ Are you pregnant? ”. MORE
I pointed this out in a post I did for Blogging4Jobs called The Compliance Downside of Big Data. The thing to remember is that the challenge of predictive analytics is to not get so caught up in the data that you forget the compliance aspects of obeying HR law. MORE
Over lunch, we discussed lots of EEOC-related stuff, including LGBT rights — PS, we’ll talk more about that in December, and you’re invited — and systemic discrimination. What is systemic discrimination? How can you avoid systemic discrimination claims? MORE
To some, transparency means full disclosure of personally identifiable raw naked data. On the other hand, some are arguing that this kind of radical transparency is the only way to identify - and eliminate - pay discrimination. I'm reminded of Lilly Ledbetter , who learned that she was suffering from pay discrimination through an anonymous note left in her work locker. MORE
Cornerstone On Demand
JULY 13, 2015
So, how do you know when it makes sense to use data and when to trust your gut? Yes, personality can be one of the items on your checklist, but using objective data allows you to avoid making an irrational—and sometimes illegal—decision. Do you operate on gut feelings a lot?
Cornerstone On Demand
JULY 22, 2015
In the age of analytics, why are we so enamored with reducing the “human" in order to embrace the data? " I'm sorry, data-loving colleagues, but the job of recruiting should not be left to software alone.
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HRchitect
JUNE 16, 2015
Acquiring new talent in your organization requires you to navigate around laws regarding discrimination, confidentiality of candidate information and a fiscal responsibility to your organization through timely hires and adherence to salary expectations. Data Security.
Cornerstone On Demand
JUNE 25, 2015
In the next 10 to 30 years, census data says that there will be no racial or ethnic majority in the United States. However, after years of trying to promote diversity by eliminating bias and discrimination in the workplace by legal means, it still exists. The U.S.
Workology
NOVEMBER 9, 2015
The use of big data in human resources is all the rage today. More and more companies, at least the large ones, are collecting and using employee and prospect data to be able to make determinations about their workforces. The data is being used for promotions, terminations as well as new hires and it should be. There is however, a downside of the use of that data. The Risks of Big Data. A major risk is that of disparate impact discrimination.
Compensation Today
MAY 11, 2015
And even Ellen Pao, who lost her gender discrimination case, still cost Kleiner Perkins a cool $1 million. (It The only historical safeguard standing between employers having to part with millions of dollars in pay discrimination settlements has been women’s silence.
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Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 9, 2015
population will soon be more diverse than ever: Census data suggests there will be no ethnic majority in the next 10 to 30 years. " There are many emerging strategies to increase diversity and eliminate bias in organizations — including several focused on using big data to tackle the problem. Let's take a look at one such data-based method: the "Interruption Strategy." Fact: Minorities are still largely underrepresented in the United States workforce.
HR Daily Advisor
MARCH 17, 2015
Yesterday’s Advisor briefed readers on new guidelines (to be called regulations) on sex discrimination proposed by the U.S. Benefits and Costs of the NPRM on Sex Discrimination. All comments must be received on or before March 31, 2015. Technological advances and big data.
TLNT: The Business of HR
AUGUST 6, 2015
It’s a topic employers generally avoid, since the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 prohibited sex discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. Asking questions, gathering data. Pregnancy discrimination? By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News. “ Are you pregnant? ”.
China Gorman
APRIL 27, 2015
Not just because the data are useful and the examples practical, but because it is written for practitioners not academics and is super easy to consume. Address Age Discrimination (Real and Perceived). I’m a Baby Boomer, born smack-dab in the middle of my generation.
TLNT: The Business of HR
JUNE 23, 2015
By the end of 2015, Millennials are expected to outnumber Baby Boomers in the workplace for the first time ever. Employers need to make sure that any social media screening is done by those who are familiar with the legal risks — particularly anti-discrimination and privacy laws.
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HR Daily Advisor
DECEMBER 21, 2016
Larry lost his job at the federal courthouse in 2015 over what he claims were “impossible demands” made in connection with his treatment for sleep apnea. Chapter 151B, the state law prohibiting employment discrimination, including discrimination based on a disability.
Visier
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Between 2008 and 2015, it was the subject of 226 official complaints filed against Silicon Valley’s biggest tech companies. Situational ageism — prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person’s age — undoubtedly exists in the tech industry.
Visier
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Between 2008 and 2015, it was the subject of 226 official complaints filed against Silicon Valley’s biggest tech companies. Situational ageism — prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person’s age — undoubtedly exists in the tech industry.
Visier
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Between 2008 and 2015, it was the subject of 226 official complaints filed against Silicon Valley’s biggest tech companies. Situational ageism — prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person’s age — undoubtedly exists in the tech industry.
CultureIQ
OCTOBER 22, 2015
Assessments in hiring are permitted, as long as they are not designed, intended, or used to discriminate. If you decide to adopt assessments into hiring, recognize that this data-driven approach to evaluating people can carry over into onboarding and professional development. According to the Aberdeen Group , 57 percent of companies use pre-hire assessments. And chances are that not all these companies are handling the procedure correctly.
China Gorman
JULY 21, 2015
Data – big, medium and small – are changing the way decisions are being made at every organizational level. Computational Thinking: the ability to translate vast amounts of data into abstract concepts and to understand data-based reasoning. Cognitive Load Management: the ability to discriminate and filter information for importance, and to understand how to maximize cognitive functioning using a variety of tools and techniques.
Berkshire Associates
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
According to 2014 data from the U.S. Applicant Tracking Recruitment Process Affirmative Action Diversity HR Training Disability (IWD) Workplace DiscriminationIncreasingly, Individuals with Disabilities (IWD) are proving they belong in the American workforce.
HRExecutive
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
However, the emergence of AI has sparked a fascinating and important debate: Do machines making decisions that were once made by humans reduce or even eliminate discrimination—or can they actually increase bias?
HRExecutive
JUNE 5, 2015
Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, legislation that prohibited discrimination in employment, public accommodation and a number of other areas. disability discrimination diversity hiring talent managementOn July 26, it will be 25 years since George H.
TalentCulture
JULY 22, 2015
By the end of 2015, Millennials are expected to outnumber Baby Boomers in the workplace for the first time. Information about religious affiliation, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status or health condition may all be prohibited under anti-discrimination laws.
Visier
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Between 2008 and 2015, it was the subject of 226 official complaints filed against Silicon Valley’s biggest tech companies. Situational ageism — prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person’s age — undoubtedly exists in the tech industry.
The HR Capitalist
APRIL 10, 2017
Back in late 2015, I reported on proactive moves by Salesforce to do pay equity increases across its workforce to eliminate any and all gender pay issues, job by job. In their efforts to bring wage equality to Silicon Valley, government officials have accused one of the tech industry's anchor firms of large-scale gender discrimination. The fact that Google's taken this DOL charge show's how brilliant the 2015 move by Salesforce and Benioff was.
TLNT: The Business of HR
AUGUST 12, 2015
CEO pay in 2014 was an eye-popping 373 times that of an average worker, according to data compiled by the AFL-CIO, and a sharp rise from 331 times in 2013. By Howard Mavity.
Workology
NOVEMBER 6, 2015
Unconscious bias has been proven time and again to be a major driver of employment discrimination and data makes the workings of the bias much harder to ignore. But the existing data is clear: Twitter has a lot of work to do and not just in the recruiting sphere.
HR Daily Advisor
MARCH 18, 2015
Start on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, with a free interactive webcast, Benchmarking Your Hotline in 2015: How Does Your Data Measure Up? Any reference to protected class or conduct is a road map for a charge of discrimination.
Insperity
JANUARY 13, 2015
Non-compliance of policies with anti-discrimination laws. million and provide job offers and training to resolve a charge of race discrimination, according to the U.S. Lack of verification of background check data.
OmegaHR Solutions
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
I pointed this out in a post I did for Blogging4Jobs called The Compliance Downside of Big Data. The thing to remember is that the challenge of predictive analytics is to not get so caught up in the data that you forget the compliance aspects of obeying HR law.
Compensation Today
JUNE 8, 2015
A LinkedIn survey supports this data, revealing that less than one-tenth to a quarter of all software engineers are women. Worried you might be opening yourself to legal action through pay discrimination?
Compensation Cafe
AUGUST 25, 2015
To some, transparency means full disclosure of personally identifiable raw naked data. On the other hand, some are arguing that this kind of radical transparency is the only way to identify - and eliminate - pay discrimination. I'm reminded of Lilly Ledbetter , who learned that she was suffering from pay discrimination through an anonymous note left in her work locker.
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Yesterday we explored how the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has been taking a hard stance on hiring and pay discrimination cases. With the additional staff, the OFCCP will provide sufficient expert support for improved data collection and analysis.
HRExecutive
JUNE 1, 2015
” Archer — an employment-discrimination litigator, legal coach and creator of the EEO Legal Solutions website — is very passionate about imparting what she knows about navigating your way through the ever-more-aggressive EEOC. discrimination EEOC hiring HR profession
HR Morning
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
The agency released detailed breakdowns of the 89,385 charges of workplace discrimination that the agency received in fiscal year 2015. 30, 2015. Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act: 257 (0.3%). Legal staff resolved 155 lawsuits alleging discrimination.
OmegaHR Solutions
DECEMBER 8, 2015
According to 2010 data from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), approximately 17% of American adults (36 million people) report some degree of hearing loss.
HR Daily Advisor
APRIL 14, 2015
Here are a few to consider: There may be a perception of unfairness or even a risk of discrimination claims if telecommuting is not available to everyone. Employers face a higher data security burden when work is being done at multiple locations on multiple devices.
HR Counselor's Corner
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Cybersecurity” is a bit like plumbing: most everybody thinks it’s a great idea, but we don’t really give it much thought beyond that until something goes horribly wrong, like a data breach. Why would a hacker want to steal data from little-old-me?” By Benjamin Orsatti, Esq.,
HRExecutive
JANUARY 19, 2015
Since taking over the presidency in 2013, it says, James “has pushed to review a decade’s worth of diversity data and commissioned a new hiring program that incentivized managers to hire more women and minorities.” discrimination diversity hiring HR profession recruiting
TalentCulture
APRIL 10, 2015
In smaller companies, the compensation analyst makes certain that salaries are meted out fairly, without gender or racial discrimination, and also manages bonus and salary increases. The HRIS manager (Human Resources Information Systems) manages the system and the data.
TalentCulture
DECEMBER 31, 2015
In September, a female employee sued Microsoft for gender discrimination. Data also shows you can’t judge a company by its leader. Amazon announced on November 2, 2015 its plan to increase paid parental leave for its employees.
HR Daily Advisor
MARCH 2, 2015
Prohibit employees from giving out information that would put the company’s security at risk in any way, such as info on accessing the secure area of facilities or accessing the company’s data.
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