Discrimination

Should Your Spouse Interview for You? (IO Psychology)

On March 29, 2013 By I/O AT WORK

How well can your spouse sing your praises? Well enough to help you get that job you’ve always wanted?

This article discussed the ethical and legal issues surrounding spousal interviews for employment. Ever heard of it? Some companies are choosing to include spousal interviews as a part of their hiring process, especially for sales roles.

Categories : *Journal of Organizational Behavior Discrimination SelectionTags : discrimination selection

Discrimination in selection: Who’s most at risk? (IO Psychology)

On August 3, 2012 By I/O AT WORK

Topic: Selection, Discrimination Publication: Journal of Organizational Behavior (MAY 2012) Article: Multiple categorization in resume screening: Examining effects on hiring discrimination against Arab applicants in field and lab settings Authors: Eva Derous, Ann Marie Ryan, & Hannah-Hanh D. Nguyen Reviewed by: Alexandra Rechlin You’re probably aware that discrimination can occur