It should come as no surprise that one of the most influential technologies of the 21st century, artificial intelligence (AI), is also widely by recruiters as a tool to attract, screen, and engage candidates for open positions. But what if human bias is affecting how we create algorithms for AI…
Coined by Harvard Business Review, the term “hidden workers” is both wonderfully apt and a bit of a misnomer. At first glance, you might mistake the phrase as being tantamount to potential workers who are flying under the radar of employment by choice. What are hidden workers? Hidden workers are…
The barriers that keep neurodiverse applicants from getting work aren’t always obvious. While there has been an increase in cultural awareness and discourse, it is no secret that many companies still have a problem with diversity in all aspects. In fact, it is estimated that as many as 80 percent…
The transition from an employer-driven to a candidate-driven market can be a significant adjustment for many companies. The need for optimizing processes and being as resourceful as possible is a must and is often approached from a limited lens, ultimately excluding neurodiverse talent. The good news is that there are…
The question of whether or not job candidates should disclose their neurodivergence during the application or interviewing process will never have a cut-and-dried “yes” or “no” answer. On the contrary, the answer to that question is an unequivocal “maybe.” Disclosing neurodiversity (ND) may feel right for some candidates vying for…
Every day, employees are expected to think outside of the box and produce novel solutions to problems. If we put aside the idea of “normal,” neurodiverse people have a unique set of skills that can be utilized in the workplace, giving companies a competitive advantage. Some examples: The brains of…
The pandemic has had a direct impact on the hiring process since it has transformed workplace culture and the places where we work. Despite the effectiveness of more traditional tactics like the manual search for talent, modernizing your recruiting strategies can help you stand out in a candidate-driven labor market. …
The pandemic is shaping American culture and restructuring where we work, the tools we use, who we work with, and the work environment. Often an intangible quality, work culture is crucial to any employee experience. When applying for jobs, people look for an atmosphere that aligns with their personal goals…
In March of 2020, companies and cities essentially shut down due to the pandemic. The next month, in April, the number of American employees who were working remotely doubled, soaring from 31% to 62%. This reaction to a global emergency established a new normal, as nearly one year later in…
Boomerang hiring may seem like a last-ditch effort to keep your small business afloat. However, the effects of the COVID-19 era, and a shift in employee perspectives, triggered the great resignation for even the biggest organizations, compromising overall revenue growth and sustainability due to the labor shortage. Consequently, businesses…