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Code Switching and Employees Walking in Two Cultural Worlds

While we all put on a slightly different persona when we are at work versus when we are at home, […]

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Would You Answer Certain Interview Questions Truthfully If You Were in the Applicant’s Shoes?

Put yourself in a job applicant’s shoes and think about interview questions that would seem inappropriate or unnecessary for a […]

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Accent Bias: What Does It Look Like and What Can You Do About It?

What if your next great hire has a strong accent? Without a little research, bias could cause your company to […]

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Preparing Your Hiring Managers: Supporting LGBTQ+ Applicants During Interviews

Although there is much more acceptance in the workplace and society now of LGBTQ people being themselves, it is still […]

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Conversation with a Seasoned Human Resource Colleague about DEI Progress – in the Tech Industry and Beyond

A human resource (HR) colleague, whom I have known for over 25 years, sent me this SHRM article titled Racial, […]

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Are Your Networking Efforts Expanding Your Outreach to Diverse Communities or Creating Barriers?

A popular way to expand your applicant pool is through word of mouth, or networking.  Surveys have shown that 60 […]

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Hiring a Diverse Workforce May Mean You Will Need to Respond to Questions About Your Company’s Diversity

Are you prepared to answer questions about your company’s diversity when applicants ask? Your workplace culture and environment can be […]

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5 Diversity Hiring Mistakes to Avoid When Interviewing Diverse Applicants

With the evolving workforce, organizations are asking how they can adapt to and accommodate an increasingly diverse applicant pool. With […]

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Both Interview Skills and Cultural Competence Are Needed in a Tight Labor Market

“If you get a resume with somebody’s name, like Saeed, on the resume, don’t get that already negative perception of […]

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