Reevaluating job descriptions and the desired qualifications for open positions is crucial to ensuring otherwise quality candidates are not accidentally eliminated from consideration. (Image: Shutterstock)
Despite the fact that there are currently more job openings than unemployed workers, 95% of organizations are still struggling to fill open positions – and many short-staffed businesses are turning to automated hiring software to close talent gaps. While often helpful, there is a catch: automating the hiring process can exclude applicants with untraditional employment histories like the formerly incarcerated and working mothers.
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