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Book Review: Applied Psychology in Talent Management (8th ed.) by Wayne Cascio and Herman Aguinis

Workplace Psychology

I know this goes back to one of the assumptions of this book about its readers, which is that they have a “ background in fundamental statistics—at least enough to understand statistical procedures on a conceptual level. ”. contents are presented in a very theoretical, statistical, and psychometric nature) or not care much for it.

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5 Examples of Racial Bias in Hiring

Ongig

They include racial bias in job descriptions, candidate screening, interviewing, job offers, and background checks. Racial Bias in Candidate Screening. According to a study done by the American Economic Association…quite a lot. We found 5 examples of racial bias in hiring. Let’s have a look!

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Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE)

Workplace Psychology

Interestingly, much of the research on ROWE has been coming from the field of sociology. Erin Kelly ( Kelly is now at the MIT Sloan School of Management ), were the original researchers invited in 2006 to observe and study ROWE as it was being implemented at Best Buy (Flexible Work and Well-Being Center, 2015).

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Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE)

Workplace Psychology

Interestingly, much of the research on ROWE has been coming from the field of sociology. Erin Kelly ( Kelly is now at the MIT Sloan School of Management ), were the original researchers invited in 2006 to observe and study ROWE as it was being implemented at Best Buy (Flexible Work and Well-Being Center, 2015).

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Innovation, Quality & Entrepreneurship at Akshaya Patra

QAspire

First, some background information. These meals act as an incentive for these kids to come to the school and study. Akshaya Patra is an Indian NGO that provides mid day meals to about 1.2 million children across India on all school days. 600 (or ~$13). 600 (or ~$13). How do they achieve this sort of scale at such low cost?

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9 Top Diversity Recruiting Platforms

Ongig

A Boston Consulting Group study found companies with diverse management teams enjoyed a 19% increase in revenue compared to their less diverse counterparts. A diverse team is composed of people with different experiences, backgrounds, skills and perspectives. Other benefits include: Increased creativity in solving problems.

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Conference Twitter Primer #SHRM18

Advos

And now, once again using HRmarketer software, we analyzed the #SHRM18 conference website and tweets to come up with the following Conference Twitter Primer — all the information you need to socially prepare for the world’s largest HR conference! Deployed to Iraq in 2006, shot in the head by a sniper. Not very Twitter active*.