Definition of Merit-Based Hiring Merit-based hiring is a recruitment strategy that focuses on selecting candidates based solely on their skills, experience, qualifications, and performance rather than personal characteristics or biases. In simple terms, when companies adopt hiring based on merit, they prioritize measurable factors like job competency, test scores, and work history over subjective elements…
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As the sun sets on Executive Order 11246, a landmark directive that shaped affirmative action compliance for nearly 60 years, a new chapter in civil rights enforcement begins. Executive Order 14173, signed early in 2025, represents a fundamental shift—from mandate-driven affirmative action for women and minorities to a universal, merit-based approach to nondiscrimination for all…
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July 2, 2025, marks the 61st anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a historic piece of legislation that reshaped the American workplace, legal system, and society at large. Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, the Civil Rights Act was a monumental achievement of the civil rights movement and a crucial step…
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a joint warning that could reshape how employers, including federal contractors, approach Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The message was unmistakable: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on race, sex, or any other protected characteristic,…
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Each June, Immigrant Heritage Month invites us to reflect on and celebrate the profound impact immigrants have had on shaping our nation’s identity, workforce, and economy. At HR Unlimited Inc., we recognize the month as not just a celebration but also a call to action for employers to foster inclusive, compliant, and equitable workplaces. America’s…
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