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Detail of the 'Great Place to Work for Veterans' initiative.

Hiring is a subjective process in which we make quick judgments about someone else based on limited information. But there are ways to reduce implicit bias when hiring. Read this post to learn the five types of implicit bias that could affect a hiring decision and how to overcome them. 5 Biases That Affect Hiring Decisions 1. Affinity Bias Affinity bias is the unconscious tendency to get along with others who are like us. For example, candidates who attended the same college or who grew up in the same town. 2. Confirmation Bias Confirmation bias is the tendency of people to favor information...

Understanding transparency and vulnerability are keys to building a better stronger workforce By Ken Coleman May 06, 2021 In today’s world, there are more challenges than ever facing those who manage the federal workforce. These include the process of managing and staffing during a pandemic, the adjustment to a work-from-home lifestyle, and the large exodus from government, due in part to baby boomers retiring and positions not being backfilled. Another challenge is the mix of experience levels in upper-level management positions, which in turn leads to a loss of institutional knowledge and...