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At UKG, diversity is a linchpin of better IT and business outcomes
A merger of two software companies was the catalyst for a culture of representation at the No. 3 large organization on Computerworld’s ‘Best Places to Work in IT 2024’ list.
AI bias poses danger to the financial sector, Bank of England warns
A new report from a financial technology expert at the Bank of England says that inherent biases in AI systems makes it dangerous to entrust them with too much decision-making at present.
How to select sustainability management software
For organizations serious about meeting environmental, social, and governance goals, sustainability management tools can collect relevant data, analyze it, and provide actionable insights. Here’s what to look for and six leading tools...
Q&A: Why does Google care so much about hiring diverse AI teams?
As generative AI becomes entrenched in our everyday lives, concerns about the potential consequences of biased models on minority groups need to be addressed, says Google cloud executive Helen Kelisky.
Hybrid work is entering the 'trough of disillusionment'
As more organizations, including governments, call employees back to the office at least part of the workweek, the love affair with remote and hybrid work may be cooling off.
Generative AI could be a critical tool for the visually impaired
Because of the way generative AI can ingest data from websites and allow users to interact with it verbally, it could be a boon for workers with sight problems.
NYC law governing AI-based hiring tools goes live
The new law, aimed at organizations using automated hiring tools, will require regular audits of those tools to prove they don't have baked-in biases against gender or race.
After the remote-work rush, vacant offices and empty downtowns
With hybrid and remote work now the norm, employers are not renewing leases and choosing carefully the buildings they do want for their workers. Office space now must compete with every other location where work can be done.
Skills-based hiring continues to rise as degree requirements fade
A growing number of organizations are dropping traditional college degree requirements in favor of skills gained through alternative methods — and soft skills that are more innate than learned.
4 ways DEI tools can drive change across the workplace
If your company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts have stalled, turning to specialty DEI tools may help.
Q&A: How to create workplace culture in a time of remote work
Many organizations fall into the trap of equating office perks with company culture. Workplace culture expert Jessica Kriegel shares her tips for creating an engaged, productive workforce regardless of employees' location.
Your next job recruiter might be an AI bot
As companies scramble to fill jobs at a time when talent is hard to find, many are turning to artificial intelligence to find, interview, and match candidates to much needed skills.
Meta launches AI-based VRS system to reduce bias in advertising
Meta's new AI-based Variance Reduction System (VRS), designed in collaboration with the US Department of Justice in the wake of a discrimination complaint, aims to reduce bias and increase the equitable distribution of ads for...
How layoffs can affect diversity in tech—and what to do about it
Proponents of diversity in the workforce are worried that women and minority ethnic employees will bear the brunt of mass layoffs in the tech sector.
Genentech cracks the code for a healthy, happy workforce
As the No. 2 large company on the 2023 Best Places to Work in IT list, the biotech company has a focus on wellness that starts with creating a supportive work environment.
The new way to hire tech workers: from the bottom up
As a dearth of tech talent continues to plague business, companies are getting more creative in how they find and train workers to fill key roles. Apprenticeships are among the fastest growing trends in discovering hidden talent.
Apple CEO Tim Cook wants more women in tech
Apple CEO Tim Cook has come out swinging, arguing that there are “no good excuses” to explain the continued lack of women in the world’s tech firms.
