Discrimination against Latino job applicants: a controlled experiment

Article Abstract:

Employment testing is used to study discrimination in hiring in the Washington, D.C. area. The method involves the simultaneous approach for the same job of two applicants having similar qualifications, one of whom is a member of a racial minority. Bias against male and female Latino applicants as compared to their Anglo counterparts is measured. The results indicate that discrimination is pronounced if the Latino applicant is male and if the job applied for is white-collar, does not require a college degree, and is located in the central city. Nevertheless, 80% of the employers tested responded in a non-discriminatory fashion. The testing method can be used by human resource managers to examine discrimination within their own companies, as well as for public advocacy.

Employee selection, Hispanic Americans

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Are Affirmative Action Hires Less Qualified? Evidence from Employer-Employee Data on New Hires

Article Abstract:

This study suggests that minorities or women hired under Affirmative Action programs may be less qualified than their fellow employees. However, critics of Affirmative Action may be concentrating too narrowly on certain qualifications that measure job performance. Research indicates that minorities and women compensate for shortcomings in education and job skills.

United States, Labor Force & Employment, Statistical Data Included, Affirmative action, Minorities, Minority employees, Racial quotas

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Optimizing E-learning: Research-based guidelines for learner-controlled training

Article Abstract:

Guidelines for preparing trainees for learner-led instruction, learner-controlled training, and the creation of workplace conditions that help the trainees to learn better are given. Organizations can benefit from a set of research-based principles on providing learner control in e-learning.

Science & research, Education, Work environment, Online education

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