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Creating a Culture of Inclusion: Proven Tactics for Recruiting a Diverse Talent Pool

HR Digest

Diversity recruitment refers to the process of actively seeking out and hiring candidates from a wide range of diverse backgrounds , including individuals of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. What does diversity recruitment mean?

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Employee Handbooks: Communication Resource in Business Entities

PCS

It comes in a written format and seen as protection for an employer versus any form of inequity or discriminating treatment claims. Even if a business entity decides to outsource its employee handbook development , management still needs to understand the steps in preparing this reference.

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Four Focus Areas in 2023 for Driving Gender Equality in the Workplace

Hppy

This can help to reduce discrimination and bias in the promotion and advancement of employees. Predictive Analytics AI-powered predictive analytics can be used to analyze data and identify patterns that may indicate discrimination or bias in the workplace.

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The Compehensive Dictionary of HR Terms To Know [In 2024]

Analytics in HR

It’s a handy reference to refer to the next time you encounter an unfamiliar term. Garden leave Garden leave refers to a period during which an employee is paid to stay away from work, typically after resignation, to prevent them from starting a similar job or sharing sensitive company information. ” 7. ” 17.

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7 Keys to improve your hiring process.

Professional Alternatives

Run a background check and check references The purpose of a background check is to ensure the candidate is legally fit for the position; however, you should avoid discriminating against candidates based on their results.

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7 Keys to improve your hiring process.

Professional Alternatives

Run a background check and check references. The purpose of a background check is to ensure the candidate is legally fit for the position; however, you should avoid discriminating against candidates based on their results.

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Social Media Background Checks: Are They Okay – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

She’s helped us on several occasions and this post about the importance of job references is still one of my favorites. It is illegal under the FCRA and discrimination laws to use the information you find to discriminate against someone because of a protected class. How can HR address the issue with managers?