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How bias in ‘moments that matter’ hurt DEI recruiting efforts

HRExecutive

HR leaders need to begin to feel comfortable feeling uncomfortable, that’s the message from Rocki Howard, chief diversity officer at SmartRecruiters, as employers look to improve their DEI hiring practices. “(It Howard shares more examples in her podcast, Voices of Diversity here. Get trained in advance on search techniques.

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Companies’ DEI Pledges: Good Intentions Won’t Be Good Enough

Trusaic

In the wake of the police killing of George Floyd last year, companies pledged to make real progress on issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Companies, they say, would be wise to “improve transparency and ramp up efforts to hire and retain diverse talent. So, what are well-meaning companies to do?

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To Hire The Best Talent For Your Organization, Don’t Confuse Culture Fit With Attitude

HR Tech Girl

Companies are always on the lookout for talented people. Marni Helfand As the Chief Human Resources Officer and General Counsel for The Planet Group , Marni Helfand oversees all legal and HR functions for the company and has been instrumental to its growth. Hi Marni, welcome to the series! It has made me much more aware going forward.

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HR Tech Conference 2021: All eyes are on DE&I

HRExecutive

One of the main themes of this year’s HR Technology Conference is the increased prioritization of diversity, equity and inclusion at the highest levels of almost every organization. And when programs and new workplace priorities emerge, the HR technology market always responds to develop solutions that support HR and workplace demands.

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The Culture Series [Part 1] – Defining Diversity and Inclusion in Today’s Business Climate

HR Bartender

Diversity can have many definitions. Generally speaking, diversity refers to the qualities, experiences, and work behaviors that make individuals unique. It can also touch upon federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws, but…that’s for another post. Needless to say, every organization is diverse.

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HR Functions: 10 Fundamentals for Every HR Professional

Primalogik

Companies depend on their HR departments for personnel management. By doing so, HR will help ensure that all employees are treated equally. And every aspect of HR influences the employee experience. As a result, organizations are recognizing the vital importance of HR functions and the professionals that implement them.

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Breaking point: The silent crisis of workplace mental health

HRExecutive

These issues hinder creativity and problem-solving and damage staff morale, productivity, customer service quality, company reputation, hiring and retention, and the bottom line. Leaders play a crucial role in setting the tone; they must lead by example to empower and inspire their teams and avoid micromanagement and neglect.