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Know the “No No’s!” 🚫  It is not only poor practice, but also it is ILLEGAL to ask personal questions unrelated to the job duties ( such as age, race, gender, marital status, pregnancy, family, disabilities, religious affiliation and more.) Keep yourself out of legal trouble and stick to the job description. Want to know more? Contact us at info@MGMTinsight.com #hr #business #businessowner #businesstips #theartofinterviewing #jobsearch #outsourcing #hroutsourcing #nashville #nashvillesmallbusinesses #nashvillebusinessowner

You need your first full-time job ASAP 👀💗↓ You commit to the selection process of any difficulty and say ‘yes’ to multiple questionnaires, assessments, and tests. But if the employers ask questions that could potentially lead to your discrimination on the basis of specified attributes, do you agree to proceed on? → race → religion → family status → salary history → gender identity → pregnancy/planning pregnancy/post-pregnancy period NOT LIMITED TO THOSE ONLY Great If you’re provided with an option to skip those questions as if 'not applicable to my candidacy'. Yet it will open the door for many assumptions because those questions were a part of the screening process approved by a particular employer for a reason. Right? It’s a red flag. It’s a run for the hills reminder. It’s a ‘you-don’t-want-to-work-here’ sign (at least for me). P.S. Stay strong! Let’s spread consideration, kindness, and support!  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hey, I’m Kris  👄  I’m spillin’ the tea on early careers in tech.   💌  Follow + connect to catch all the juicy bits!  #jobsearch #hiring

I've been toying with the idea of posting this as I’m not one to make any big announcements, especially on a platform like LinkedIn, but I think this is something that deserves recognition, in the hope that it can be normalised and that more companies follow suit... Recently, I joined Pubity Group, a place that has not only welcomed me with open arms but has also embraced my journey as a pregnant woman. In a world where career and personal life often seem at odds, Pubity Group has shown incredible support and understanding. Their commitment to inclusivity and their belief in my potential, regardless of my pregnancy, has been truly empowering. It's disheartening that, as a pregnant woman seeking employment, you often feel discouraged because, unfortunately, many businesses are reluctant to hire expectant mothers, but I can honestly say my journey with Pubity Group has been so positive from the start. I informed the company of my pregnancy after the first interview, worried that I was going to be turned away, but the answer that Sebastiano Rossi gave me was one that (sadly) really surprised me, he said that they were hiring for the role based on the right person’s potential and suitability for the role, not their personal circumstances. I was then invited to meet with the founders Kit Chilvers and Iyrah Williams, and soon after was offered the position of Account Director in Client Services. This experience has reinforced my belief in the importance of fostering workplaces that champion diversity and provide equal opportunities for all. I am incredibly thankful to the leadership team and my colleagues for their support. Here's to a future where more companies follow suit, creating environments where every individual can thrive, personally and professionally. #motherhood #equalopportunities #workplaceculture #leadership #worklife #inclusive

Employers, take note! Hiring or firing someone based on personal circumstances is a grave mistake. Age, marital status, pregnancy, years of experience, or sex should not be used as criteria when evaluating candidates. It is rather crucial to focus on character, qualifications, and skills instead of irrelevant personal factors. Why? Because circumstances might change, but personal competency and character stick around for really long time. #EqualOpportunities, #Inclusion, #DiversityandInclusion #fairness #talentacquisition #employeeretention #ask_me_why?

Pregnant staffer fired for using a cellphone. What happened?! The following article was featured in the latest March 15th issue of HR Manager's Legal Alert for Supervisors: Beware the pitfalls of unequal discipline, especially when the person being punished more severely than other violators belongs to a protected class. What happened: Shortly after she announced her pregnancy, a woman was fired for using her cellphone during a break. Legal challenge: The worker sued for pregnancy bias, noting that nonpregnant employees caught using their cellphones received only a warning. Company’s response: She violated our cellphone policy. Ruling: The employer lost. The court issued a default judgment against the company for pregnancy bias, saying the unequal discipline was solid proof of discriminatory intent. Cite: Curtis v. Best Care Senior Living at Port Richey, LLC, U.S. District Court, M.D. Florida, No. 8:23-cv-01735, 2/21/24. What do you think? Do you agree with this ruling? To get the next four issues of our newsletter at no cost to your employer and no requirement to cancel, visit https://lnkd.in/eM5jmim8. Don’t worry… we won’t use your email for marketing purposes, we will only use it to deliver the publication to you. * THIS PHOTOGRAPH IS UNRELATED TO THIS INCIDENT; IT IS FOR REFERENCES PURPOSES ONLY

Discrimination in Disguise: Pregnancy and the Workplace As Joan Thuo aptly put it, "Getting hired is hard enough. Getting hired while visibly pregnant is even harder." She reminds us to keep trying regardless, the right organization will hire you, pregnant or not. Dear ladies, what have been your experiences? How did that interview with a baby bump turn out? Were there any personal questions from hiring managers that stood out to you? Mid-last year, I interviewed for a position while visibly pregnant. Despite what felt like a successful interview, I never received any feedback. Months later, the company reached out not to discuss my qualifications, but to ask about my maternity leave plans, delivery method, and whether my baby was the "crying type" that would require frequent time off 😭. I believe my experience highlights the discrimination pregnant women often face in the job market. It is unacceptable for employers to be discriminative and should embrace inclusive hiring practices. #EqualOpportunity #MaternityRights #PregnancyDiscrimination #InclusiveHiring #WomenInWorkforce

Pregnant staffer fired for using a cellphone. What happened?! The following article was featured in the latest March 15th issue of HR Manager's Legal Alert for Supervisors: Beware the pitfalls of unequal discipline, especially when the person being punished more severely than other violators belongs to a protected class. What happened: Shortly after she announced her pregnancy, a woman was fired for using her cellphone during a break. Legal challenge: The worker sued for pregnancy bias, noting that nonpregnant employees caught using their cellphones received only a warning. Company’s response: She violated our cellphone policy. Ruling: The employer lost. The court issued a default judgment against the company for pregnancy bias, saying the unequal discipline was solid proof of discriminatory intent. Cite: Curtis v. Best Care Senior Living at Port Richey, LLC, U.S. District Court, M.D. Florida, No. 8:23-cv-01735, 2/21/24. What do you think? Do you agree with this ruling? To get the next four issues of our newsletter at no cost to your employer and no requirement to cancel, visit https://lnkd.in/e_7AKbgE. Don’t worry… we won’t use your email for marketing purposes, we will only use it to deliver the publication to you. * THIS PHOTOGRAPH IS UNRELATED TO THIS INCIDENT; IT IS FOR REFERENCES PURPOSES ONLY

Although legally candidates don’t have to disclose their pregnancy during the recruitment process, it sadly doesn’t stop conscious and unconscious bias negatively impacting pregnant people in the recruitment process and at work. We are trying to combat this through Marvel's Parental Leave Pledge, which guarantees that if a candidate we place takes parental leave within the first 6 months of employment and their role needs to be covered during their time off, we’ll recruit their fixed term cover for free. 👏 We hope this will help make the transition into parental leave (whether that's maternity, paternity, shared parental or adoption leave) smoother for companies and employees, remove bias and stigma and help more pregnant people find great roles with our amazing clients within FMCG.

Microsoft Corporation has agreed to pay $14 million to settle claims by the California Civil Rights Department that it unlawfully penalized employees who took medical or family-care leave. The allegations included retaliation against California-based workers using parental, disability, pregnancy, and family-care leave since 2017, affecting their career advancement opportunities. Although Microsoft denied wrongdoing, the settlement aims to resolve a multiyear investigation, providing relief to affected employees and implementing measures to prevent future discrimination. This includes hiring an independent consultant to review company policies and providing training to managers and HR personnel. #Microsoft #LeaveDiscrimination #CaliforniaCivilRights #EmployeeRights #SettlementNews #HRPolicies #CxONews #CxOGlobalForum

A big perk of quitting my job has been: Being able to take care of my wife during pregnancy. In my last job, it had been quite hard to take some time off for personal errands. The environment and work culture was such that I inherently felt guilty when I had to do some bank work. - Will I get yelled at? - What will they think? - I need to focus on work These thoughts were common. I heard that they started cutting salary for taking some time off too 😅 ___ I feel grateful that I have the option to choose how much and when I want to work. And happy that I was able to cater a lot to the tough journey of pregnancy. - helping reduce pain - taking to scans often - experiencing the kicks - being able to spend more time And not to mention about what's coming :) Time in our hands is the biggest asset. #job #work #time P.S - What do you feel is the biggest perk of not having a boss?