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  It’s easy to rely on past experiences, beliefs, and instincts to make speedy hiring and selection decisions, but all three are one-way tickets for unconscious bias to enter your organization. The fact that unconscious bias is called “unconscious” is significant. These biases are deeply embedded in even the smallest everyday actions making them difficult to recognize, much less act on. In the context of hiring and selection,  unconscious bias can lead your organization to inadvertently overlook great candidates , and derail efforts to create a diverse and equitable workforce. It’s tricky to identify and counteract unconscious bias, but don’t worry, we’ll explain what it is and how you can  use data and a structured hiring process to reduce bias in your organization. How to Start Seeing Unconscious Bias One way to start seeing bias is to understand what it is. The general definition of  unconscious bias is the automatic associations anyone might make involving charac...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the workplace in unprecedented ways. While headlines often focus on the potential for AI to reduce staff by automating routine tasks, the complete picture is much more nuanced. AI doesn’t just eliminate jobs; it also creates them. This dual impact is supported by the   Profiles   PXT Select   Talent Management System , which provides DATA-DRIVEN insights into how employees can adapt to the evolving landscape. Only about 60% of companies in the United States use some type of assessment technology. Two key reasons to incorporate the  Profiles PXT Select  into your talent management activities are: To date, the PXT Select is the only assessment to incorporate AI Computer Adaptive Technology into our assessment science. This has improved the accuracy of our measurements while also, shortening the online actual assessment time. The Profiles PXT Select meets or exceeds all Department of Labor requirements for  recruiti...