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Peer Influence On Students’ Career Choices

The Horizons Tracker

When contemplating career choices, students commonly seek counsel from acquaintances, family members, and colleagues engaged in their desired professions. Research from Rensselaer explores how peers can influence the choices students make in terms of their careers.

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Signs “Yes” For Diversity: DEI’s Impact On Job Decisions

HR Digest

A recent survey by Eagle Hill Consulting found that nearly 53 percent of US workers lean on the DEI impact on job decisions – they choose where to work based on the company’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been shown to yield multiple benefits.

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Diversity of a Different Persuasion

N2Growth Blog

Diversity is a complex issue because it comes in all shapes and sizes. As an Executive Recruiter, I have been asked to identify candidates who are diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, gender and even geography. One type of diversity that has more recently begun to receive subtle yet perceptible attention is age diversity.

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Firms Should Highlight Their Diversity To Attract Talent

The Horizons Tracker

The value of diverse teams has been well documented, with research showing that diverse organizations are usually more profitable precisely because of the diverse knowledge they’re able to tap into. The post Firms Should Highlight Their Diversity To Attract Talent first appeared on The Horizons Tracker.

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If You Want A Diverse Workforce, You Need A Diverse Recruitment Committee

The Horizons Tracker

Despite a diverse workforce having moral and practical benefits, there remains considerable progress to be made before organizations can consider themselves truly diverse. The authors argue that homophily perhaps has an unfair reputation, however, and can actually be used to increase diversity.

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Encouraging Diverse Applicants To Apply

The Horizons Tracker

The value of diverse workforces are widely accepted, so it’s no surprise that organizations are striving to achieve greater diversity at all levels. Diverse applicants. By contrast, when the company was led by a woman and made claims about the importance of diversity, 33% of women applied for those roles.

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Creating a Culture of Inclusion: Proven Tactics for Recruiting a Diverse Talent Pool

HR Digest

Diversity recruitment and hiring practices have become a critical aspect of building a successful and inclusive workplace culture. However, diversity recruiting and hiring require a deliberate and strategic approach. What does diversity recruitment mean?

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