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Army recruiters in the Midwest are using social media to increase recruits, who lack geographical diversity and come mostly from the South. Traditional recruiting, such as going door to door, falls short in the digital age, says Emma Moore of the Center for a New American Security.
Artificial intelligence has the potential to mitigate hiring bias, but only if recruiters make sure job posts, the interview process and algorithms favor no gender or group, HR leaders say. "If the machine is learning from a biased recruiter, that has the potential to reinforce bias rather than remove bias from the hiring process," says Mike Trigg, chief marketing officers for Entelo.
HR organizations are using storytelling to forge connections between potential employees and the company brand, Heidi Lynne Kurter writes. Creating a relatable story, highlighting a culture of diversity and inclusion, and using social media to engage candidates can help hiring managers create a personalized experience, Kurter notes.
Several organizations, including Intuit and the National Football League, have hired 19-year-old Jonah Stillman to help them better recruit, reach and connect with members of Generation Z. Intuit is overhauling its recruiting tactics and the NFL's Minnesota Vikings team is revamping its marketing and digital media strategies based on advice from Stillman.
Technology companies know they need more diversity among their ranks, but hiring managers often run into barriers when recruiting. Anisa Purbasari Horton outlines four common obstacles, including employers' unwillingness to deviate from recruitment methods.
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