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New Study on the Adverse Impact of Web-Only Hiring on Diversity

Co-author of "Freakonomics", Steven D. Levitt, and Diversity Executive magazine have both written about new research from JobApp Network, Inc., which suggests that web-only hiring management systems may be adversely impacting minorities. The study is now available free at http://www.jobappnetwork.com/diversity3.

Troy, MI (PRWEB) November 11, 2008 -- Co-author of "Freakonomics", Steven D. Levitt, and Diversity Executive magazine have both written about new research from JobApp Network, Inc., which suggests that web-only hiring management systems may be adversely impacting minorities. The study was based on over 25,000 hourly job applicants in the restaurant and retail industries and was conducted and authored by Edgar F. Johns, MSc, a psychometrician and statistician.

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The Adverse Impact of Web-Based Hiring on Minorities
Intrigued by the far-reaching implications of the study, University of Chicago economist and co-author of "Freakonomics", Steven D. Levitt, wrote an article on November 5, 2008 entitled, "The Adverse Impact of Web-Based Hiring on Minorities". Diversity Executive, a leading HR and diversity magazine, took an immediate interest, as well, and subsequently wrote an article entitled "Internet-Only Process May Exclude Certain Applicant Populations".

"Many of our clients choose our combined Web and phone-based hiring management system to better address the hourly workforce. This research essentially confirms what many of our customers already knew--that employers who adopt web-only hiring management systems, lacking IVR or phone capabilities, may unwittingly exclude minorities," stated Blake Helppie, Chief Executive Officer of JobApp Network, the leading provider of complete web and IVR-based hiring management systems.

To receive your free copy of this study "Automated Hiring Solutions and Diversity" by Edgar F. Johns, MSc simply visit: http://www.jobappnetwork.com/diversity3

About JobApp Network:
JobApp Network is "Taking the Guesswork out of Hourly Hiring!" The Troy, Mich.-based company provides an automated phone/IVR and Web-based hiring management system for companies with large hourly or field-based workforces. JobApp uses patented services to source, screen and score future employees, streamlining the hiring process, improving the quality of hire and reducing turnover. To learn more about JobApp Network please contact, 1-866-JOBAPP6 or visit JobAppNetwork.com.

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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