Name-based discrimination in recruitment: How prevalent is it, and what can we do to change?
What recruiters need to focus on is training to recognise their unconscious biases and better evaluate resumes based only on applicants’ actual skills and experience.
With 4,000 SMEs on its books and $6.7 million under its belt, recruitment startup Vervoe is using AI to build a meritocracy
Hiring the right talent is critical to success. But how do you know for sure that someone is the best choice when you’re limited to fleeting interviews?
“Your difference is your superpower”: A Q&A with Lynn Dang, head of talent acquisition at Microsoft Australia
In this Q&A, Lynn Dang talks intersectionality in recruitment, the importance of being your authentic self and the pursuit of work-life integration.
The gender qualification gap: Why women ‘over-invest’ in workplace capabilities
While men over-invest by up to 4%, women over-invest by up to 11%, hinting at higher hurdles for women to clear along the career ladder.
“Many women have reservations against women leaders”: Seven ways to reduce bias in the workplace
A whopping 28% of women and 45% of men consider women to be less qualified for leadership positions, so here is what you can do to reduce workplace bias.
“The best person for the job”: New research highlights confusion about merit and gender equity
Who is meritorious, what constitutes merit, and how merit and gender targets can operate together are widely misunderstood questions.
To attract top talent, look no further than your own backyard
It’s increasingly hard to find talent and fill the skills gap, especially in technology and for small businesses in Australia. So what can employers do?
