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HR’s big artificial intelligence question: Does AI candidate screening discriminate?

07/10/2024
AI skeptics and a growing cadre of plaintiffs’ attorneys argue that instead of preventing hiring bias, relying on an AI algorithm may actually bake discrimination into the selection process. That’s what is alleged in one recent complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission and another with the EEOC.

Walmart shows there’s more than one way to fill skilled-trades positions

07/08/2024
Since 1982, the number of career and technical education credits earned by high school students has fallen by more than 26%. Now, employers are paying the price, struggling to hire enough people to perform hands-on work that requires some advanced training but not necessarily a college degree. However, one major retailer—Walmart—has decided to address the skilled-trades shortage on its own.

AI in recruitment: Harnessing technology for efficient hiring

06/20/2024
The recruiting processes used by modern HR teams are evolving rapidly in response to advancements in technology and innovative tools. These tools are not only revolutionizing the methods HR professionals use to identify and attract talent but also significantly improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the hiring process.

Are you hiring cheaters?

06/20/2024
ResumeTemplates.com surveyed 1,759 recent job seekers and found that 71 percent admit to cheating during the hiring process. This includes various forms of dishonesty, including assistance from Google, ChatGPT or another person while performing online assessments.

Why HR must preview all job postings

06/20/2024
Do you check your organization’s job postings for inaccurate, inappropriate or illegal language? If not, you’re opening your organization to legal battles.

Be sure to document the reasonable factors on which you base all hiring decisions

06/13/2024
Courts rarely second-guess hiring decisions as long as they are based on objective, reasonable factors, backed with documentation.

Why Gen Z says they ghost employers

06/10/2024
More than 90% of recruiters participating in a recent survey by the Jobera.com online hiring platform said they have been ghosted by Generation Z candidates who—poof!—disappear without notice, never to be heard from again. To find out why and what turns them away, Jobera surveyed 925 members of Gen Z, generally defined as those age 27 and younger. Here’s what pollsters found.

Prioritize summertime staffing for long-term rewards

05/29/2024
With last week’s passing of Memorial Day ushering in the summer season, HR professionals face a crucial juncture in the hiring calendar. The summer months present a distinct opportunity to bolster teams with an influx of new talent, from recent graduates seeking their first roles to seasonal interns eager to gain experience. Devising a comprehensive strategy for hiring managers to follow when recruiting, hiring and retaining this summer crop can reap dividends.

Opportunity? Women’s C-suite progress stalls

05/15/2024
Fewer opportunities for women at the most senior levels of corporate America may represent an excellent opportunity for smaller employers.

Tap 3 digital recruiting trends to hire Gen Z workers

04/17/2024
Employers that implement a forward-thinking approach to technology and prioritize diversity and belonging have the greatest success hiring and retaining the talent they need. They are the organizations that do the best job recruiting and developing members of Generation Z, the cohort born in 1997 and later. Here are three tech-oriented recruiting trends employers use to effectively engage Gen Z workers.