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impactmania’s AI bias report out on FINDHR – funded by EU

impactmania — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:30:41 +0000

Widespread hiring practices including algorithmic hiring tools screen out many qualified candidates and artificially constrain the talent pool that companies consider, essentially “hiding” prospective workers. We conducted qualitative and quantitative experiments to test algorithmic hiring tools such as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

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impactmania selected by FINDHR for AI Hiring Initiative – EU

impactmania — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:42:05 +0000

European initiatives such as this provide critical insights and avenues supporting disadvantaged populations, especially migrant women who are dealing with undervalued societal positions. A group continuously facing limited – or loss of opportunities, this while their new home countries require capable and competent workers.

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impactmania is an official German Entrepreneurship GmbH mentor

impactmania — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 09:43:09 +0000

impactmania is busy working with startups making an impact. This news site will not be updated on a regular basis. Best is to reach out to us via LinkedIn.

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impactmania Catches Up with Blue Latitudes – Transforming Oil Rigs to Reef

impactmania — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:29:26 +0000

Repurposing oil platforms as artificial reefs through the RtR program not only provides an environmental benefit by reducing waste and preserving habitat, but also provides opportunities for new industry, such as offshore aquaculture, by upcycling the platform.

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Chantal Line Carpentier, Chief UNCTAD, on the People’s Sustainable Goals

impactmania — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 10:19:53 +0000

We made it easier for you to catch up with the Chief of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Chantal Line Carpentier! Normally, you would need to bike up the Alps, compete in the Iron Women competition, or try to secure a meeting at the UN HQ in Manhattan. We were lucky enough to catch a (bumpy but brilliant) car ride with Chantal Line on her last day @NanoValbruna in Italy.

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Enrico Di Minin on Using Social Media for Wildlife Conservation

impactmania — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:51:45 +0000

The collated social media data form current information around wildlife, poaching (illegal hunting and capturing of animals), trading wildlife products, serves to better protect animals and nature and thus in the end us, humans.

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