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This nonprofit leader acts as a “no-fee staffing agency” connecting overlooked young professionals to corporate jobs

HR Brew

It genuinely feels like our industry is beginning to integrate these ideas into daily workplace culture, ultimately fostering stronger, more productive, and more collaborative environments. However, it’s also important to recognize that AI can easily become a crutch, creating a barrier between applicants and hiring decision-makers.

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California DFEH Sues Activision Blizzard for Systemic Discrimination

Trusaic

Following a two-year investigation, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) sued the entertainment gaming giant, Activision Blizzard for systematic discrimination on July 21, 2021. There is no place in our company or industry, or any industry, for sexual misconduct or harassment of any kind.

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IT Insurance: What You Need to Know

Embroker

IT companies are all about innovation and embracing the challenges the technology industry brings. What Industries Need IT Insurance? If you are still in doubt about whether you need IT insurance, here are some industries that should consider purchasing it: Software developers. IT consultants. Web developers. Web designers.

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Is Hiring Teens a Good Alternative to a Tight Labor Market?

Stratus

With so many businesses struggling to keep up with a transient labor market, many industries are looking for ways to meet staffing shortages. This could backfire by having the appearance of age discrimination. Could teens be the solution? Advantages of Hiring Teens: Employer Perspective. Lower wages. Hiring Teens: Final Thoughts.

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The AI Conundrum: How HR Can Prepare for the Storm of Change

Speaker: Kate Bischoff - CEO and Founder of k8bisch LLC (formerly tHRive Law & Consulting)

It’s no secret that the indication of AI has drastically changed most industries. Recent research suggests that AI may introduce prejudice and discrimination into decision-making processes, leading to unequal chances. But with every advancement, there are new hurdles to overcome.

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Assumed white job applicants receive 9.5% more interview offers on average than assumed Black applicants in new study

HR Brew

While the experiment—the largest of its kind in the US—discovered that gender discrimination at the interview level is rare, racial discrimination appeared prevalent. The worst performing companies, many in the auto industry, offered job interviews to assumed white applicants 23% more than assumed Black applicants.

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Tractor Supply and John Deere proclaim they’re done with DE&I

HR Brew

Now, two large retailers in the agriculture supplies industry are proclaiming that they’re largely walking away from their DE&I efforts. This opens the door for significant increases in discrimination and bias within the organization,” he explained.