Tag: human resources

Study suggests class bias in hiring is based on a few seconds of speech

From the Yale University press release: Candidates at job interviews expect to be evaluated on their experience, conduct, and ideas, but a new study by Yale researchers provides evidence that… Read more »

Study suggests age and education can affect job changes

From the University of East Anglia press release: New research reveals that people are more likely to change jobs when they are younger and well educated, though not necessarily because… Read more »

Study suggests employee-job personality match linked with higher income

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: An employee whose personality traits closely match the traits that are ideal for her job is likely to earn more than an… Read more »

Study examines effect of looks on job applications

From the American Psychological Association press release: While good-looking people are generally believed to receive more favorable treatment in the hiring process, when it comes to applying for less desirable jobs,… Read more »

Study suggests Facebook screening of job applicants may backfire

From the NC State University press release via EurekAlert!: Employers are increasingly using Facebook to screen job applicants and weed out candidates they think have undesirable traits. But a new… Read more »