Eliminating unconscious bias in a business cannot be achieved instantly through a simple directive. Despite outlining the necessary measures to enhance the hiring process and attract a more diverse pool of talent, the presence of implicit bias among recruiters, human resources professionals, and managers can impede these efforts, hindering the company's ability to identify and [...]
In episode 2, season 1 of Ted Lasso, a comedy series about an American football coach hired to manage AFC Richmond, a struggling British soccer team, the main character (Ted Lasso) has a chat with Jamie Tartt, an egotistical, young up-and-coming striker. "I haven't known you that long, but... I can honestly say you are the [...]
Wamuyu couldn’t believe that she had lost the chance to bag her dream job at a local subsidiary of the world’s biggest solar equipment manufacturer. Her flabbergast was unimaginable. A damn certificate of good conduct was all it took. She hadn't been cleared by the police. It so happened that Wamuyu shares a name (Wamoyu to [...]
Background screening is a process of checking and verifying relevant personal and confidential information on an individual or organization to confirm whether they are being honest and straightforward about their qualifications and achievements. Employers carry out background checks to reduce the risks associated with negligent hiring. These risks include hiring someone who may pose a threat [...]
As diversity in the workplace increases, it has become increasingly important to know the background of your employees. With the world now being a global village, companies are hiring expatriates and non-residents more and more. Selecting the right employee depends on how rigorous any onboarding and vetting process is. In a bid to ensure the right [...]
