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Exclusive: 25% of disabled workers have experienced discrimination during the job interview process, new survey finds

HR Brew

Disabled workers often face barriers before they can even apply for a job, which continues once they’re in the workforce, and one in three disabled workers experience discrimination in the workplace, according to an Indeed survey of 2,078 workers, shared exclusively with HR Brew. Quick-to-read HR news & insights.

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4 Reasons to Use Tech-Enabled Social Media Screening

Sterling Check

According to a recent survey , nearly 75% of employers use search engines to research their job candidates. Consider these concerning stats from the above survey: 68% of surveyed employers admitted to using social media to find answers to illegal interview questions, increasing potential company risk.

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Artificial Intelligence: What HR Pros Can Do to Prepare For the Future

HR Bartender

Here are some excerpts from its answer: Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Resume Screening : AI can automate the initial screening of resumes, saving time and ensuring a more objective process. disparate impact and age discrimination). disparate impact and age discrimination). AI should never go unchecked.

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Why hair discrimination should be the next focus for DEI progress

HRExecutive

In the last four years, 22 states have adopted versions of the Crown Act , first passed in California in 2019 to prohibit employers from discriminating based on hair style and texture that is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. I want employers to think about their environment.”

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Addressing Age Discrimination in Employment

HRWatchdog

Ageism in employment — a bias against workers 40 years of age and older — is experienced more during the job search process than in the workplace, according to a recent survey of U.S. In fact, the FEHA has very specific requirements as far as age discrimination is concerned.). professionals over 40.

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Key Human Resources (HR) Pillars: Your 101 Guide

Analytics in HR

Recruiters also support the screening and background check process, conducting initial or “screening” interviews , and coordinating with the hiring manager on final hiring decisions. HR coordinates communication and training of these laws, such as anti-discrimination and anti-harassment. Confidentiality of any surveys is key!

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Bias, Discrimination Concerns Over Video Resume Platform

HRWatchdog

Following the release of a survey that found video chat proficiency to be the most in-demand job skill right now, social media platform Tik Tok launched the TikTok Resumes pilot program — which lets users respond to job offers with a short video instead of a traditional resume. A solid example is age discrimination.