The unofficial end of summer signals a fresh start — and with the Great Resignation still wreaking havoc on workforces, a new recruiting strategy should be at the top of an employer's to-do list.
In this week's top stories, recruitment efforts could use a new take, and tapping into underserved populations, like individuals with a previous criminal background, or neurodiverse employees is a good first step. Taking simple steps to accommodate these groups can help move diversity goals forward, and amplify a company's mission and goals.
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Yet finding those employees can be difficult without the right technology. A new platform is using the same concept as online dating to help employers swipe for a job match. But employers may also need to tread lightly: in NYC, new legislation is limiting the use of AI in recruiting, and will require employers to engage in a bias audit to ensure employers are not implicitly discriminating through their tech.
Check out more recruiting tips in our top stories of the week: