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🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Jamie Sarkonak: Bird conservation — the latest field to take up race-based hiring

A Quebec human rights tribunal dismissed a case concerning a bird conservation organization that excluded white applicants from a job posting, labeling the government's race-based hiring practices as acceptable under certain contexts.

Mar 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP points out irregularities and Justice blocks hiring without proof in Camapuã

The Justice system has halted hiring processes in Camapuã, Brazil, following irregularities identified by the Ministry of Public in the municipal hiring practices.

Mar 19 • 13:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Meta seeks AI experts without a university degree: why Mark Zuckerberg changed the rules of the game

Meta is looking for artificial intelligence experts without a university degree, reflecting a shift in hiring practices in Silicon Valley due to the fast-paced nature of AI development.

Mar 18 • 12:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Seven in 10 employers admit excluding candidates due to illness or age

A new report reveals that a significant number of Australian employers deliberately exclude candidates based on age or health conditions, raising concerns about discrimination in hiring practices.

Mar 16 • 18:50 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

FIRST READING: How race-based hiring is coming to define Canada

The article discusses the increasing trend of race-based hiring practices in Canada, highlighting specific job openings that prioritize candidates based on their racial or gender identity.

Mar 9 • 11:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Google also seeks employees without a university degree: why Sergey Brin defends this company's stance

Google is embracing hiring practices that prioritize skills over university degrees, as articulated by co-founder Sergey Brin.

Mar 8 • 15:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Human Resources Departments Under Scrutiny by Competition Defense Agencies

Antitrust agencies are investigating agreements between companies regarding hiring practices, salaries, and non-compete clauses.

Mar 4 • 13:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Žemaitaitis is once again under the scrutiny of ethics guards: talks about I. Šimonytė violated the Politicians' Code of Conduct

R. Žemaitaitis faces allegations of violating the Politicians' Code of Conduct for comments made regarding I. Šimonytė's hiring practices.

Mar 4 • 12:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

REALLY? ⟩ “Maybe they didn’t like my free-spirited pictures...” Can social media be decisive in getting a job?

The article discusses the implications of social media on job hiring practices in Estonia, highlighting the legal boundaries regarding employers accessing candidates' personal information.

Mar 1 • 18:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘They’re overseeing themselves’: B.C. budget eliminates merit commissioner position

The British Columbia budget has removed the merit commissioner position, which was responsible for overseeing fair hiring practices in the province's public service.

Feb 20 • 01:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Opinion: the labor reform will benefit the countryside

The approval of the Labor Modernization Law in Argentina is expected to favor the agricultural sector by allowing more flexible hiring practices that align with seasonal production cycles.

Feb 17 • 14:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

José Jerí, interim president of Peru, rejects accusations of irregular hiring in the Executive

José Jerí, the interim president of Peru, defends himself against allegations of irregular personnel hiring amid potential congressional censure motions against him.

Feb 16 • 15:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Growing Demand for 'Health Companions' in Brazil with Smaller Families and an Aging Population

The article discusses the increased demand for health companions in Brazil due to an aging population and smaller family sizes, leading to informal hiring practices and potential legislative regulation.

Feb 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The Career Question: Can My Boss Give Me More and More Tasks?

The article discusses the phenomenon of Quiet Hiring, where companies reallocate tasks among existing employees instead of hiring new staff, particularly impacting high performers.

Feb 16 • 04:56 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

US airlines told to stop DEI-hiring pilots

The US Department of Transportation mandates that airlines cease diversity-based hiring practices for pilots, focusing exclusively on merit.

Feb 15 • 02:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

70% of HR Managers Consider Educational Background in Hiring... 'There is a Need for a Law to Prevent Discrimination Based on School Background'

A survey reveals that 70% of HR managers in South Korea take into account the applicant's educational background during hiring decisions, prompting calls for legislation to prevent school-based discrimination.

Feb 11 • 08:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Former Minister Hofman Discusses Mysterious Hiring at the Plant Protection Service

A former agricultural minister commented on the ongoing corruption investigation into suspicious hiring practices at Lithuania's Plant Protection Service, which has reached the Seimas following early morning raids on key political figures.

Feb 9 • 17:12 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Sara Aagesen: 'We will end the spam calls from energy companies and hot hiring'

Sara Aagesen, the Third Vice President of Spain, discusses her responsibilities in managing the climate crisis and commitments to end disruptive telemarketing practices in the energy sector.

Feb 7 • 21:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Peru's Prosecutor investigates whether President José Jerí recommended hiring five women

Peru's prosecutor has opened an investigation into irregular hiring practices involving five women, potentially implicating interim President José Jerí just two months before the general elections.

Feb 5 • 20:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Investigation of Nike's DEI practices could have major nationwide impact on hiring, says Alan Dershowitz

Harvard Law School professor Alan Dershowitz stated that the federal investigation into Nike's diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, which allegedly discriminate against White employees, could significantly influence hiring practices across the nation.

Feb 5 • 18:20 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

US Agency ICE Infiltrated: Accepted After Six Minutes of Interview

A journalist reveals that the US agency ICE is hiring personnel without proper vetting, leading to concerns about their practices.

Jan 15 • 17:44 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

What does the 2019 recording reveal? The mayor of Kutina is seeking evidence of budget voting

The mayor of Kutina, Zlatko Babić, along with his co-defendants, has denied allegations of political corruption related to hiring practices in exchange for political support, despite facing charges during their court appearance in Zagreb.

Jan 14 • 15:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Obama Presidential Center slammed for promoting ‘far-left' agenda on public land

The Illinois Republican Party criticizes the Obama Presidential Center's hiring practices as divisive and politically motivated, claiming they exploit public land for a far-left agenda.

Jan 11 • 18:21 UTC

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