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6 ways we’re getting diversity recruiting all wrong

HRExecutive

That way of thinking, Clayton noted, has led HR to go about building diverse workforces in all the wrong ways. See also: 4 things to avoid if you want to diversify your talent pool When recruiting diverse talent, she said, HR and recruiters often search for those who “fit the culture.” Clayton asked.

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4 things to avoid if you want to diversify your talent pool

HRExecutive

The value of building a more diverse candidate pool is nothing new to most recruiters. Research has long shown that diversity among applicants ultimately leads to lower turnover, higher productivity and even better profitability. That’s how diversity works.” Jackye Clayton.

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What Is Headcount Planning?

Intoo USA

At its core, it enables organizations to optimize their most valuable asset—talent. Connecting talent acquisition to broader financial planning ensures hiring activities match fiscal realities across the business. Why Is Headcount Planning Important in Business? Headcount planning is a vital business process for several key reasons.

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How the tech talent shortage requires creative thinking

HRExecutive

Since the onset of the global pandemic, NFAP also found that the need for talent in computer-related fields has risen by 11% across 10 of 13 occupational categories, with postings for computer and information research scientists specifically increasing by as much as 21%. This gap is not a forecast, but a current need,” Concannon says.

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How bias in ‘moments that matter’ hurt DEI recruiting efforts

HRExecutive

HR leaders need to begin to feel comfortable feeling uncomfortable, that’s the message from Rocki Howard, chief diversity officer at SmartRecruiters, as employers look to improve their DEI hiring practices. “(It Howard shares more examples in her podcast, Voices of Diversity here. Get trained in advance on search techniques.

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3 takeaways from Spring HR Tech’s opening day

HRExecutive

Despite the challenges the crisis has presented for employers, many speakers struck an optimistic note, heralding this moment as a massive opportunity for HR to effect lasting and needed change—from diversity to engagement and wellness to learning. Here are a few of the main themes of the first day of the conference: 1. Read more here.

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Boese: How HR tech is responding to the new emphasis on skills

HRExecutive

These are some of the talent challenges that were, pre-pandemic, at the front of the HR agenda: improving diversity, equity and inclusion; finding new talent to fill open roles; and helping existing employees develop their skills and see potential opportunities for continued growth in the organization.