In Malcolm Gladwell’s excellent new book, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking, he demonstrates that the power of our unconscious biases is … Read more
Diversity in Recruiting: How to Check a Company’s Diversity
Every now and again something happens which reinforces your values and motivates you to keep on keeping on. I had this experience the week after Easter in … Read more
Diversity In Recruiting – Returning Veterans
“A man (or woman) who is good enough to shed his blood for this country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards. More than that no man is … Read more
Diversity In Recruiting – Equality and the older worker
The client reacted very positively to your candidate’s resume and then queried you in depth about your assessment of the candidate. “How did … Read more
What’s Fashionable in Diversity Recruitment and Hiring?
Abercrombie and Fitch, a leading retail clothing chain, recently entered into a consent decree, or settlement, to resolve a set of three race … Read more
Diversity In Recruiting – ABN: Airborne/Special Training
“Don’t be buffaloed by experts and elites. Experts often possess more data than judgment. Elites can become so inbred that they produce … Read more
Employee Perception a Common Roadblock to Diversity Referrals
Diversity recruiting has long been a hot topic in the HR community. In recent years, it’s also become one of increasing interest among senior … Read more
Diversity In Recruiting – Director Of Diversity – Dead End Job?
The world of work in America today seems to look to the human resources professionals for all the answers to diversity issues. This expectation is not only … Read more
Dukes v. Wal-Mart: Lessons for Recruiters
In late June of 2004, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California certified a large class-action case involving workplace … Read more
Diversity In Recruiting – Execution: how to get it done
What are you hearing on the street? What’s the latest buzz about the economy? About hiring? There are many positives out there: contract recruiters … Read more