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Addressing Unconscious Bias in the Hiring Process

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For instance, the Harvard Business School study revealing that job applicants with ‘ethnic-sounding’ names needed to dispatch 50% more resumes than those with ‘white-sounding’ names to secure a callback is a startling reminder of the challenges posed by biases. Such training brings unconscious biases to the forefront.

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Retention Through Upskilling: Investing in Employee Growth

EmployeeConnect

According to a Gallup study, replacing an employee can cost up to twice their annual salary when considering recruitment, onboarding, and lost productivity. Utilise Technology : Invest in e-learning platforms, virtual training tools, and AI-driven learning systems to deliver accessible and engaging content.

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What Is a Competency Model? Expert Guidance on Developing Yours

AIHR

This collection helps guide recruitment, training and development, and performance evaluations. Informs recruitment criteria, performance standards, and job requirements. Illustrate the impact with compelling data or case studies that demonstrate measurable improvements in performance, hiring quality, and retention rates.

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Employee Value Proposition: What It Is and Examples to Inspire Your Strategy 

Great Place to Work

According to a Great Place To Work study, companies that focus on employee experience see turnover rates that are 51% lower than the industry average. It reduces hiring costs Recruitment is expensive. In our 2023 study, we captured sentiments from over 4,400 employees at typical U.S. workplaces. Thats three out of four U.S.

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How To Attract Top Talent Internationally: 7 Strategies

HR Stacks Blog

Recruiters must understand local customs and communication norms, adjusting interview techniques to respect cultural communication styles, such as varying approaches to directness and silence Engaging international candidates also involves building an authentic employer brand that showcases a commitment to diversity and inclusion globally.

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5 Smart Strategies to Hire Insurance Agents Who Stick

Hoops

Kaplan) to recruit newly licensed agents before they hit job boards. Offer Exam Support: Provide free study materials or reimbursement for licensing exams to attract unlicensed but motivated candidates. P&C license, E&O insurance) to streamline verification before offers. 300 referral bonus). That’s where Hoops comes in.

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What Is HR Automation? Real-life Examples and Benefits

Peoplebox

In fact, studies suggest that automation can reduce administrative expenses for HR departments by 30% and businesses by 49%. Recruitment Generative AI is creating a buzz in the HR world, especially when it comes to recruitment. With global hiring now the norm, recruiters are dealing with more applications than ever before.