In the hyper-tense and increasingly political world we live in, it’s no secret that many organizations are taking strong stances on a number of different … Read more
Legal: The Dangers of Rejecting Candidates Based on Employment Gaps
Gaps in employment happen for innumerable reasons. Yet their mere existence purports to be a red flag for many hiring managers. So before you make hiring … Read more
Happening on TLNT: Behind the Scenes of LGBTQ Bigotry
What does LGBTQ discrimination look like? That’s actually somewhat of a trick question. Oftentimes, it doesn’t “look” like anything … Read more
Hiring More Black and Brown Bodies Isn’t Your Golden Ticket to Inclusion and Equity
It was a conversation like so many I’ve had with leaders over the years. The three executives on the line were seasoned, smart, curious, and good-hearted. … Read more
Legal: When Is Recruiting Discriminatory?
I recently got asked this question: “Will having only women and people of color on a slate of candidates violate Title VII?” My quick answer: “Nope.” Try … Read more
4 Questions About Gig Workers That Make Companies Squirm
As gig workers become more prevalent, companies must increasingly consider — and often reconsider — all sorts of questions related to employing such … Read more
Recruiter Realness: Surprise (Not Really)! There Are Racist Recruiters.
In the 20 years that I’ve been recruiting, very little has changed. I thought a global pandemic and widespread racial unrest would somehow be the much … Read more
Legal: AI-Based Video Interviewing Is Biased. End of Story.
You see a job vacancy for your dream job. You apply in the ATS, and then you get an invite to an interview on a platform that uses artificial intelligence … Read more
What Drivers Want Should Determine California’s AB5 vs. Uber and Lyft
Following a recent temporary reprieve granted by a California appeals court, Uber and Lyft recently managed to avoid having to follow through on their … Read more
Best Hire Ever: California Has No Love for Gig Workers (featuring Phil North & John Hollon)
In Episode 12 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn chats with with Phil North (VP of People at Handled) and John Hollon (managing editor at Fuel 50, senior writer … Read more
Recruiter Realness: The Racist, Sexist, Classist Views of Black People’s Hair
Black women with natural hairstyles are less likely to get job interviews. Under normal circumstances, upon seeing such a social media headline, I’d give a … Read more
Legal: Only Young Females Should Read This Article
If the title of this article sounds ridiculous, it is. It’s an absurd way to highlight the even more absurd ways that some employers still infuse … Read more
Is It OK to Hire Someone With a Racist Background?
In light of the current social-justice movement, companies large and small are scrupulously examining their policies, positions, and practices for evidence … Read more
Recruiter Realness: TA Deserves Greater Respect From HR
On July 24, I was invited to join BBC World Service Radio to discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s response to the alleged disparaging remarks made by a … Read more
3 Ways to Attract and Engage Neurodiverse Candidates
While many employers have robust diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs to hire and retain diverse talent, one often-overlooked area of opportunity … Read more
Remote Hiring Is Failing Small Businesses
After five years of leading product development at GitLab, a tech company that has always been 100% remote, and since having founded my own startup, I have … Read more
Legal Column: Hiring the “Un-Hireable”
Hopefully, we all now know that employers not only have the right but are right to fire employees for racist rants or jokes that go viral. But what happens … Read more
A BP Recruiter Talks Hiring Veterans in the Energy Sector
From 2000 to 2005, I served in the U.S. Marine Corps, which included a combat tour in Iraq. Since then, I have worked in various capacities in HR and … Read more
Do Black Lives Matter at Your Company?
Black Lives Matter. But what does — or should — that mean at your organization? You’re probably saddened, angered, and disturbed by recent racist … Read more
Recruiting in the Age of Political Activism
You have just made a six-figure offer to a star recruit for a key VP position. Later in the day, you see him in the background at a white-nationalist … Read more