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"Check Your Blind Spots"
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference.
-Aristotle
Since June, 330 CEO’s representing virtually every industry in the corpora...
Blinded by Bias: How Companies are Missing Out on Key Talent
Recruiting older workers may require more effort than attending college career fairs, but it's well worth going the extra mile.
The AI Blind Spot: Why You Keep Overlooking the Right Candidate
Would you hire someone with limited industry experience? What about a candidate who had an unusual work history? These are two examples of job applicants who don’t show well on paper. If they apply through a standard automated tracking system (ATS), it’s unlikely their resumes will ever make it to a hiring manager’s desk. That …
BUSINESS: Is climate a blind spot for oil and gas investors?
Investors need more information about oil and gas companies' exploration and development plans in order to understand how their stocks could perform in a carbon-constrained world, according to a think tank that has developed a model for what such financial disclosures could look like.
Why companies are using 'blind auditions' to hire top talent
New software strips out résumé details like name and college, which may reveal gender, race, or socio-economic background.
What are blind skills challenges and how do they work?
Skills-testing platforms place your hiring focus on verified talent -- where it should be.
How “Blind Recruitment” Works And Why You Should Consider It
The hiring practice could result in a more diverse workforce and a better bottom line.
How blind recruitment can help employers avoid the ‘black hole’
Getting rid of recruitment bias is essential if companies are truly serious about creating a diverse workforce. Is blind recruitment the answer to this perv
The biggest mistake people make when checking references
To avoid making a bad hiring decision, ask these eight questions instead.
The reference check: How to get useful, honest info
Reference checks can be one of the most valuable tools for making an informed hiring decision – but, as you know, it’s often tough to learn anything from a contact besides employment dates, titles …
What Is Talent On the Spot?
Naviga's Talent On the Spot service connects companies with top marketing and executive talent on a contract and temp-to-perm basis. Learn more about how our c…
The Brain Has a Blind Spot for 'Unknown Unknowns'
Sometimes our overly optimistic brains tell us we understand the world in far greater depth than we actually do.
Common Reference Checking Mistakes
CoWorx Staffing Services, national staffing firm, discusses the most common mistakes made by hiring managers when checking references.
How to Stop Hiring the Wrong People in Five Simple Steps
Standardized interviews, questionnaires, complex scoring systems, background checks, drug tests and personality assessments -- Corporate America has certainly engineered what should be a fool-proof process to help companies avoid hiring the wrong person. Despite all of these processes and platforms,
Getting it right: What you need to know about reference checks
Many employers question the value of reference checks – they can be time consuming, especially when you are keen to sign off on your selected candidate. So how can you ensure you get the most value from the exercise? Reference checks are an imperative part of the recruitment process, says Manisha Maligaspe,
How To Spot A Dead-End Job Before You Accept The Offer
I am sure you have taken jobs in the past, I know I have, that you thought for sure there was some type of future or career only to be proven wrong. Sure, they promised advance...
How to Spot an Employment Scam
Con artists post phony job openings on legitimate employment sites and classified ad websites. They may also cull information from resumes online to tailor their pitch by telephone or email. In some cases, the ruse involves impersonating either a local or well-known company in what is known as corporate identity theft. Legitimate employers will want to meet you face to face, rather than offer you a job over the telephone, by email or text.
Troubles with Interviews? Check This Out!
Interview after interview, are you finding that you just can’t get the offer? Let’s look at some key interview concepts to make sure all your ducks are in a ...
Is blind hiring right for your company?
Blind hiring has received a lot of buzz lately as a way to increase diversity and reduce unconscious bias in the workplace. But how can you tell if it’s right for your company? Before you jump on the bandwagon, here are three pros and three cons to help you decide.
3 Ways to Check Your Ego When Prospecting
How many times do you use the word "I" when you're talking to prospects? They might tune you out if you talk about yourself too much. Prospective clients car...
Removing Bias from the Workplace: Is Your Company Fit for Blind Audition Hiring?
Blind hiring anonymizes the candidate selection process by evaluating candidates exclusively based on their abilities.
