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

HR Brew

Through training programs, paid internships, and placement services with local employers, Hopeworks helps young, diverse professionals ages 17 to 26 get their foot in corporate America’s door. 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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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. Of those surveyed, 19% identified as having a disability.

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Attention on Deck: Register Now for HR Boot Camp

HRWatchdog

CalChamber’s HR Boot Camp is a comprehensive, two half-day training event that will cover many important aspects of the employment life cycle. And they need to be prepared to get a handle on anything — from mundane absence requests to very serious issues of discrimination or harassment. Discrimination and harassment.

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

HR Digest

The plan should also identify the resources and support needed to achieve these goals, including budget, staffing, and training. Implement Diversity Training Diversity training can help hiring managers and recruiters understand the value of diversity and develop the skills needed to effectively recruit and hire diverse candidates.

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End-of-Year HR Checklist: 10 Tips to get your HR in order for 2025

HR Partner

Check your Training Plan and Schedule any Training now Have your staff fulfilled their training objectives for this year? Allocate funds and resources now for staff training in 2025, so that staff are clear on what’s available to them for the next twelve months.

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Register Now for HR Boot Camp on May 2-3

HRWatchdog

Topics include: Hiring; Discipline and termination; Common wage-and-hour issues; Meal and rest break requirements; Paid sick leave; Vacation and holiday pay; Discrimination and harassment; and Many more. Please note: No recording will be associated with this virtual seminar so be sure to attend the live training. to 12:30 p.m.

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Key Human Resources (HR) Pillars: Your 101 Guide

Analytics in HR

Provide required training as needed. HR coordinates communication and training of these laws, such as anti-discrimination and anti-harassment. HR tip Performance management training for managers is critical to developing accurate and effective performance reviews.