The hiring process can have a significant impact on the quality of the workforce, but many organizations may not be aware of the biases they are unconsciously carrying out. These biases can lead to unfair assessments of candidates, which can hurt the hiring process itself. In this blog, we will explore the role of unconscious …
In today’s globalized and interconnected world, diversity and inclusion have become more than just buzzwords. They are now essential components of a successful business strategy. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture can help companies better understand their customers, increase innovation, and improve financial performance. However, promoting diversity and inclusion is not just a one-time …
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A successful company is one which is diverse, equitable and inclusive in nature. Lack of diversity in the workplace, especially in the tech industry, has become an increasingly prominent issue. Enhancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace goes beyond maintenance of gender balance or hiring BIPOC, neurodivergent employees. It is more about weaving an organic, …
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Recruiting is an essential process for any organization looking to fill a position. However, it can also be a process that leads to adverse impact, which can have significant legal, financial, and reputational consequences. Adverse impact is a type of discrimination that occurs when a selection process disproportionately affects members of a particular protected class. …
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Several companies wish to foster an inclusive and diverse culture, but is there a possibility of unconscious bias hindering the way? Unconscious biases are inherent human nature. However, when it comes to recruiting a diverse workforce, it can be a hindrance to the company. Thus, companies all over the globe are transforming technology in order …
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When Joe McMiller applied for a job as a quality assurance tester at a private company, he experienced a lot of things that several of us face: apprehension about not having the same qualifications as the others and nervousness surrounding the social rules surrounding the experience. However, these feelings are valid and much higher in …
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Your organization may be hired only for a few roles right now. However, now is an excellent time to rethink your interviewing policies and practices (or create a formal one if you don’t already have one), especially by prioritizing inclusivity in interviews. That way, in the future, when hiring takes off, you’ll be well positioned. …
Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce has been an important part of the hiring process for several companies in recent decades, and significant resources have been devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Diversity and inclusion in the workplace have therefore been a hot topic for several years. Particularly in 2020 as more companies publish …
In any interview, it’s essential to make a fair assessment of a candidate’s qualifications and suitability for the position. Unfortunately, our brains are built with a variety of cognitive biases that might impede our ability to make objective decisions. One of these biases is recency bias, where we tend to focus excessively on a candidate’s …
The pandemic has changed the world in different ways, making virtual reality an everyday thing. Now, it doesn’t seem odd if you live in one part of the universe and converse with people living in different time zones. You can actually call them your virtual friends and this is real in today’s world. What it …
