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Disabled workers deal with unreported discrimination, denied accommodations, Deloitte survey finds

HR Brew

Discrimination and inclusion experiences. Some 41% of respondents said they have experienced discrimination in the workplace, most commonly through microaggressions, bullying, or harassment. One-third of respondents who did not report such discrimination to their employer stayed quiet out of fear it would get worse.

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Exclusive: 25% of disabled workers have experienced discrimination during the job interview process, new survey finds

HR Brew

Disabled workers often face barriers before they can even apply for a job, which continues once they’re in the workforce, and one in three disabled workers experience discrimination in the workplace, according to an Indeed survey of 2,078 workers, shared exclusively with HR Brew. Of those surveyed, 19% identified as having a disability.

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This nonprofit leader acts as a “no-fee staffing agency” connecting overlooked young professionals to corporate jobs

HR Brew

But even then, we have some alumni who work for some pretty large organizations, it can be hard to figure out how to navigate that,” she said. “So “Part of our goal is…we’re putting them into roles, and they’re getting into positions where they work for great companies that have some of those resources. Quick-to-read HR news & insights.

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Assumed white job applicants receive 9.5% more interview offers on average than assumed Black applicants in new study

HR Brew

While the experiment—the largest of its kind in the US—discovered that gender discrimination at the interview level is rare, racial discrimination appeared prevalent. Researchers found that having a diversity officer and diversity training didn’t appear to reduce the chance of discrimination in entry-level hiring. Taking action.

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The AI Conundrum: How HR Can Prepare for the Storm of Change

Speaker: Kate Bischoff - CEO and Founder of k8bisch LLC (formerly tHRive Law & Consulting)

Recent research suggests that AI may introduce prejudice and discrimination into decision-making processes, leading to unequal chances. It’s no secret that the indication of AI has drastically changed most industries. But with every advancement, there are new hurdles to overcome.

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7 Keys to improve your hiring process.

Professional Alternatives

All those things put together are key to how to present an open role to the market. Run a background check and check references The purpose of a background check is to ensure the candidate is legally fit for the position; however, you should avoid discriminating against candidates based on their results.

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Decision-Making in HR: How To Take the Right Approach in HR Decisions 

Analytics in HR

However, we often spend so much time figuring out what needs to be done and meeting expectations that we don’t always have the time to think about how to make better decisions. This could include ensuring compliance with anti-discrimination laws, maintaining fairness in the promotion process, and adhering to company policies.