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An iced coffee won't predict job performance—but it might reveal hiring bias
Interviewers can form impressions of candidates within the first few minutes of an encounter. Credit: Unsplash Imagine two candidates with identical qualifications interviewing for the same job. One arrives carrying a bottle of water, while the other walks in with an iced coffee. Should that difference matter? A recent TikTok from an American recruiter argued that it can.
An iced coffee won’t predict job performance — but it might reveal hiring bias
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An iced coffee won’t predict job performance — but it might reveal hiring bias
Imagine two candidates with identical qualifications interviewing for the same job. One arrives carrying a bottle of water, while the other walks in with an iced coffee. Should that difference matter? A recent TikTok from an American recruiter argued that it can. Discussing Gen Z candidates, Wehniainen said arriving at a corporate interview with an iced coffee can make someone appear too casual, as though the interview were simply one more errand in the day.
The future of work — according to Gen Z — is purposeful, digital and flexible | Future of Good
Gen Z's pragmatic approach will redefine work, leadership and employer expectations Why It Matters Gen Z is entering the workforce with values rooted in stability, inclusion, and purpose, reshaping traditional career paths. Employers who fail to adapt risk losing talent to organizations that prioritize flexibility, authenticity, and sustainability. If employers want to attract, engage with and retain Gen Z, it’s essential to understand what makes this cohort tick.
The future of work - according to Generation Z - is purposeful, digital and flexible
The rise of “conscious unbossing” One notable trend within Gen Z is the preference for collaboration over authority. A recent survey reveals that nearly half of Gen Z professionals favour promotions that do not entail supervisory responsibilities. This reluctance stems from the perceived drawbacks of traditional leadership roles, including heightened stress, rigid scheduling and diminished autonomy.
The future of work-according to Generation Z-is purposeful, digital and flexible
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain As Generation Z—those born between 1997 and 2012—enters the workforce in growing numbers, Canadian employers are encountering a cohort whose expectations and behaviors signal a fundamental shift from current norms. Unlike previous generations, Gen Z brings pragmatic sensibilities shaped by the unique social, economic and technological landscapes of their upbringing. Gen Z grew up amid economic uncertainty, technological upheaval and heightened social awareness.
How the ‘model minority’ myth harms Asian Americans
May is Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, a time when Americans celebrate the profound contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders – a group that is commonly abbreviated as AAPI – to U.S. society. It’s also a time to acknowledge the complexity of AAPI experience.
‘Model minority’ myth still harming Asian Americans - Asia Times
May is Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, a time when Americans celebrate the profound contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders – a group that is commonly abbreviated as AAPI – to US society. It’s also a time to acknowledge the complexity of AAPI experience.
How the 'model minority' myth harms Asian Americans
May is Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, a time when Americans celebrate the profound contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders—a group that is commonly abbreviated as AAPI—to U.S. society. It's also a time to acknowledge the complexity of AAPI experience.
How the 'model minority' myth harms Asian Americans
By Eddy Ng, Smith Professor of Equity and Inclusion in Business, Queen's University, Ontario May is Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, a time when Americans celebrate the profound contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders - a group that is commonly abbreviated as AAPI - to U.S. society. It's also a time to acknowledge the complexity of AAPI experience.
How the ‘model minority’ myth harms Asian Americans
May is Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month , a time when Americans celebrate the profound contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders – a group that is commonly abbreviated as AAPI – to U.S. society. It’s also a time to acknowledge the complexity of AAPI experience.
Minority Workers Pay a Hidden Cultural Tax | Smith Business Insight
Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are becoming a must-have for companies across Canada. And while there is much to be celebrated, diversity efforts are having a hidden impact on the same employees they claim to support: a cultural tax. You’re likely more familiar with the term emotional tax — the state of being on guard and prepared to deal with potential bias or discrimination.
If CEOs Want to Promote Diversity, They Have to ‘Walk the Talk’
In the business world, the adage often holds true: the buck stops at the desk of the chief executive officer. That’s the way accountability should work. But does the proverbial buck start there too? If CEOs set the course for corporate priorities, values and intentions, will the rest of the organization follow suit? CEOs have powerful leverage to drive organizational change — if they choose to use it. On the issue of workplace diversity and inclusion, corporate leadership so far has been a mixed bag.
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