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7 Helpful Strategies to Avoid AI Bias in Recruitment

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AI in recruitment has many benefits, such as helping screen candidates, sourcing candidates in different platforms, and conducting initial interviews. But the topic of AI bias in recruitment has also been an emerging topic. AI bias happens because of the information the system learns from. Imagine if a computer program is taught using data that… Read more »

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Understanding the Effects of the Transition to Remote Work

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The COVID-19 pandemic increased the adoption of remote work. A recent survey showed remote workers tripled from 9 million to over 27 million from 2019 to 2021. Many organizations now have work settings and programs that support the transition to remote work. Adopting the work-at-home business model has created many job opportunities for people living… Read more »

This is How Efficient Hiring Impacts Your Employee Retention

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A top priority for hiring managers is employee retention. There’s nothing worse than securing the best talent only for the new hire to quit too soon. You’re forced to go back to square one, which can be expensive and time-consuming. And that’s where efficient hiring comes into play. If you’re concerned about your organization’s ability to… Read more »

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8 Important Recruiting Metrics to Track in 2023 (and Beyond)

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Photo by Campaign Creators on Unsplash Recruiting metrics are an important part of any organization’s hiring strategy. These metrics offer a data-driven strategy for you to check the health of your recruitment process.  But many companies find themselves confused about which recruiting metrics matter. And they struggle to choose what data they should focus on… Read more »

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Gender Bias in Hiring: How to Eliminate It

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Gender bias, often unconsciously, plays a major role in hiring and leads to irrational decisions about who gets hired or not. Whether we like it or not, biases are a part of human nature – they help us simplify the complexities of daily life. We all generalize, make associations, have unintentional attitudes, and believe in… Read more »

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Decoding The Mystery of Passive Candidates

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Your company probably vets through the most eligible job seekers when filling a workplace vacancy. You might post a JD that targets fresh graduates, gig workers, or the recently laid-off seeking to begin a new chapter in their careers. But the common theme is that you’re looking for people who are actively in search of… Read more »

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How to Fix Gender Inequality in the Workplace

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Gender inequality and workplace harassment are big problems worldwide. Some organizations are trying to fix it, but we all need to work together to stop it completely. Victims of gender inequality and harassment suffer poor physical and mental health. Women are more likely to suffer from gender discrimination as compared to men. A survey found… Read more »

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Why Your Company Should Care About The UN SDG

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We see diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in almost every modern workplace setting. DEI creates a good environment where teammates from diverse backgrounds work together well. Thus, the organization gains from having diverse perspectives. The results speak for themselves. Gartner projected that 75% of companies with diverse and inclusive decision-makers exceeded their financial targets. Much… Read more »

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10 Recruitment Buzzwords and their Meanings

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The way companies hire is always changing. You might have heard of trends like quiet quitting, quiet hiring, boomerang employees, and shift shock. These trends show how people think about jobs. So, the job market is always evolving. And people’s ideas about work are shifting. In addition, you might have also heard some fancy recruitment… Read more »

Disability-Inclusive Workplace

How to Build a Disability-Inclusive Workplace

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Having a disability-inclusive workplace means hiring people with physical, mental, or developmental disabilities. It gives people with disabilities a chance to work, get paid fairly, and also grow in their careers, just like everyone else. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is estimated that 1.3 billion people worldwide have a major disability.   But,… Read more »

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4 Ways Flexible Scheduling Attracts Top Talent 

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Are you still dangling the carrot of yesterday’s perks? Then stop. Your competitors are capitalizing on the magnetic pull of flexibility. The contemporary “workplace” is no longer confined by four walls. And it’s no longer defined by a time clock. Today’s employees are seeking more than just monetary compensation. They’re after a holistic employment experience…. Read more »

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7 Tips to Create a LGBTQ Friendly Workplace

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LGBTQ+ discrimination in the workplace is the biased treatment LGBTQ+ employees experience due to their gender identity or orientation. It may have been developed due to deeply ingrained social and cultural norms that historically favored heterosexuals. Those who don’t conform to these gender stereotypes are vilified.  LGBTQ+ employees mistreated in the workplace may have their… Read more »

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What is an Inclusion Writer? (and How to Become One)

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Have you ever heard of an inclusion writer? If you create written content of any kind, you may want to consider whether the words and language you choose to use is inclusive of all people.  When you intentionally assess how you write, the words you choose to use, whether any of your language includes any… Read more »

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How to Scale Your Remote Workforce Payroll for Growth and Success

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Growth — the often elusive goal every business strives to achieve that comes with many practical, everyday challenges, especially from your HR and financial perspective.  Even though the world is now officially the employee’s market, you, as the employer, have the chance to create the kind of remote environment that fosters retention and transparency. With… Read more »

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Contract Management: How to Take Care of Your Active Contracts

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Keeping track of active contracts helps business owners ensure compliance, while optimizing customer relationships. If you’re a solopreneur, you may find contract management overwhelming. As your business grows, the task can become extensive. No matter what phase of growth your company is in, knowing how to manage contracts helps you stay organized and prepared for… Read more »