Diversity and Inclusion

Labor market discrimination is rampant. Every research that’s done, at least here in the Netherlands where I live, tells the same story. And even though the Netherlands is very egalitarian,… Read more

Last week was kinda a blur for me. Which usually isn’t a good thing. But last week it was because we hosted a talent acquisition un-conference (more on that in… Read more

As Jim Nantz might open things up: “Hello, friends.” Last Thursday (Feb. 8), we had our first #HRTX 2018 event of the year in Arlington, VA at the home of Brazen,… Read more

Eliminating unconscious biases in the hiring process makes sense on so many levels. Companies need to look no further than quashing discrimination and the potential for legal action. Many countries… Read more

Here’s a question for every recruiter and Talent Acquisition professional: Do you ever step back and consider what prejudices and bias you bring to your job as a hiring professional?… Read more

Start your new year with a new strategy: Build and implement a diverse talent pool for your company. Whether you use social media or traditional sourcing pipelines to do it… Read more

Effective talent acquisition and recruitment often top the list of priorities for organizations as they move into a New Year, and 2018 is no exception. With unemployment in America continuing… Read more

As the year winds down, it’s a good time to reflect on the year that was and the trends reshaping the nature of our work and workplaces heading into 2018…. Read more

We all know that diversity in the workplace is extremely important. People with different cultural backgrounds, age groups, gender, opinions, and experience make the team stronger and more efficient. We… Read more

As harsh as it may sound, resumes are nothing more than words on paper. They all look more or less the same. Some candidates try to stand out by using… Read more

It’s not a surprise that job candidates embellish, fib, or resort to outright lies on resumes. What IS a bit shocking is how frequently they do it. According to the… Read more

I cringe at the notion that diversity is an economic driver, or that in order to grow a successful company you must hire diverse candidates. Hiring a diverse candidate is… Read more

There is a myth that’s been perpetuated in our perpetual prison state that the purpose of incarceration is rehabilitation. The term “debt to society” has become ingrained in our vernacular… Read more

When I was 11, I collected rubber ducks, my favorite color was purple, and Blink-182 was trendy. So behold, my first email address — [email protected]. Tragically, this email address did… Read more

It’s no great secret that diversity and inclusion have never been more central to business as uncertainty dominates headlines and continues to make waves globally. What IS emerging, however, is… Read more