Re: Who writes employment exams?

[Pat Gantt <pagantt -at- POSTOFFICE -dot- WORLDNET -dot- ATT -dot- NET>]

> I recently did a project that was knee deep in HR procedures and
> policies (company policies and legal policies).  From my experience with
> this project, it would make sense to me that they do it because it
> fulfills the legal policies of treating everyone equal and fair. You
> know, saves them from any law suites that might be filed based on
> discrimination.  People can sue over most anything these days.  HR tries
> to protect itself as much as possible because of that fact.

Yes, you are quite correct and in line with
HR policies. It is merely a CYA activity.

I understand the reasoning too through my HR training,
education, and experience.

This gives the "appearance" of fairness.

Of course interviews after the initial screening
are quite another matter.

<sigh>

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