Human recruiters ‘perfectly willing to accept’ AI’s biases, researcher says
A University of Washington study found that participants generally followed the hiring recommendations of biased large language models. Source: www.hrdive.com
1 in 3 US job listings go nowhere, creating a ‘ghost job economy,’ report finds
For employers, the gap between job openings and hires “raises serious credibility issues,” a MyPerfectResume career expert says. Source: www.hrdive.com
No October jobs report will be published, the White House says. What do we know?
As of publication, BLS has not stated when it will release data it was able to collect, such as the jobs data for September. Source: www.hrdive.com
This week in 5 numbers: Caregivers say balancing their dual responsibilities hurts their career
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how salary history bans affect workers’ earnings. Source: www.hrdive.com
Companies focusing on credentials over skills may be left behind
Skills-first hiring should be treated as a companywide transformation rather than just an HR project, researchers said. Source: www.hrdive.com
Two-thirds of full-time workers plan to take on extra work to afford the holidays
However, 39% said taking on extra work has or will likely hurt their productivity at their full-time job. Source: www.hrdive.com
Workers from lower socioeconomic backgrounds face barriers to inclusion
These employees reported significantly fewer opportunities for professional growth, according to Boston Consulting Group. Source: www.hrdive.com
4 ways to tap into veteran talent and other career returners
Traditionally overlooked talent pools are fueling competitive advantage. Here’s how leaders can rethink hiring to strengthen their workforce. Source: www.hrdive.com
‘Weird but effective’: Job seekers are swiping right in search of a new job
Job seekers turn to dating apps to network amid a ‘brutal’ labor market, ResumeBuilder.com’s chief career advisor said. Source: www.hrdive.com
This week in 5 numbers: Most managers aren’t great at coaching
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many job applications new graduates filled out this year. Source: www.hrdive.com