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#HRNews As an employer, how can you be more aware of prejudices and put in place fair employment practices? TAFEP Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices shares a guide. https://lnkd.in/gZP--gQ5

I believed many of us want to be fair and do right for others. Having said that, there are times that we might fall into the "blind spots" and derail from fair employment. 3 simple tips to refresh, remind and start the week! #diversityandinclusion #fairemployment #talentacquisitionmatters

The results are in: job ads with gender-neutral language perform best, yet only 38% of them feature those terms. Why HR pros should consider revising their job ads with an eye on #inclusion. #HR #assistants

Creating an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is a cornerstone of a fair and thriving workplace. At its core, EEO is about ensuring that all employees have equal access to job opportunities, training, and advancement without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. To truly embrace EEO, organizations must cultivate a culture of inclusivity and respect. This involves: Implementing Clear Policies: Develop and enforce policies that explicitly prohibit discrimination and harassment. These should be communicated regularly and clearly to all employees. Training and Education: Provide regular training to employees and management on EEO laws, unconscious bias, and cultural competency. This helps in recognizing and mitigating biases in decision-making processes. Fair Hiring Practices: Ensure that recruitment, interviewing, and hiring practices are free from bias. This can include using diverse hiring panels, standardized interview questions, and blind resume reviews. Equal Access to Opportunities: Monitor and ensure equal access to training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities for all employees. Inclusive Workplace Culture: Promote an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated, and all employees feel valued and included. This can be fostered through employee resource groups, diversity councils, and inclusive workplace events. Accountability and Reporting: Establish mechanisms for reporting discrimination and harassment, and ensure that complaints are taken seriously and addressed promptly. Regularly review policies and practices to ensure they are effective and up-to-date. By committing to these practices, we not only comply with legal standards but also create a more dynamic, innovative, and successful organization. Embracing EEO is not just the right thing to do—it's a smart business strategy that benefits everyone. #EEO #EqualEmploymentOpportunity #Inclusion #Diversity #WorkplaceEquality #FairHiring #InclusiveCulture #HR

Navigating #DEI in recruitment is crucial, but when does positive action cross the line into discrimination? This HR magazine article explores a recent tribunal case that underscores the importance of balancing diversity goals with fair hiring practices, highlighting a need for thoughtful and proportionate DEI efforts to avoid legal pitfalls and maintain fairness for all candidates. Read more here: https://ow.ly/OkJ850SWHe0 #FairHiring #InclusiveRecruitment

Is EEO a big issue in your organization? The irony behind this article's title says it all. With the 8% decline in #DEI positions across all industries, I think the workplace (and bottomline) has become exhausted with identity politics negatively impacting productivity and morale. Cultural competency, equal rights, and fairness are virtues that all companies should embody but as I've worked with other HR leaders, I commonly find that #EEO is a top issue. You would think that by 2024, this issue would be resolved... but it seems more inflamed than ever. Is EEO a big issue in your organization? #DEIB #EEOC #CulturalCompetency #EqualRights #Discrimination #WorkplaceDiscrimination #TalentAquisition #HumanResources

Creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve is not just a moral imperative, it's good business. Studies have shown that companies with diverse workforces are more innovative and successful. But achieving true equal employment opportunity (EEO) goes beyond just checking a box. It's about creating a culture of inclusion where everyone feels valued and respected. We at Kula, wrote a new article that provides a great overview of EEO in recruitment, including: 1. The importance of unconscious bias training 2. How to build a diverse talent pipeline 3. Best practices for creating an inclusive interview process Building a diverse and inclusive workplace is an ongoing journey, but by following these steps, you can take a big step in the right direction. Click the link, to read more about this! https://lnkd.in/gJ4rrNGu #EEO #Diversityandinclusion #TalentAcquisition #Recruitment

Next week I will be talking about a CRUCIALLY IMPORTANT subject in a series of articles looking at Neuro-diversity and job applicants, and how really fair is your company and processes. Is your selection, recruitment and interviewing procedure not only fair and respectable but does it comply with the Equality Act 2010? Or do you leave yourself wide open, due to factors such as: 1. Being too smaller organisation to afford the right expert with experience to ensure you're legally and morally compliant? 2. You are a bigger organisation with the belief that just because no employee ever took legal again against you, often aligned with the misbelief that your HR ( or dubious equivalent) are always right, and the employee rarely correct? 3. Is fairness, diversity, and equality running through all levels with your organisation, or is it simply not considered a big issue? 4. More common in my experiences is does the employer LISTEN ACTIVELY? They may well think they do, but then they continue to do things their way, believing they are accommodating neuro - diverse applicants? There are multiple serious questions that demand the same in reply. Act now or pay later, morally legally or both! #equalityforall #equalitydiversityinclusion #equalityact #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #fairness #hradvice #interviewpreparation #reasonableadjustments