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Biometric tests or screenings are tests in which physical measurements and biometric data are taken to assess the health of employees. They are short and convenient and allows the employers to set a standard for employee health status. The screening measures data such as height, weight, blood pressure, blood glucose, blood cholesterol, etc. Before the blood samples are taken, employees are required to fast. They are given questionaires to provide relevant information such as  family history, medical conditions etc. The screening results are sent to the employees personally and personal information is not shared without the consent of the person. Conducting wellness programs in your company at regular intervals allow you to analyze the health of your employees and then take steps to improve it accordingly. Here’s how biometric tests benefit you as an employer:  Establishes a baseline of employee health status through detailed reports. Identifies chronic h...

Unconscious biases are social stereotypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness. Research tells us that human beings have natural tendencies to place individuals into social categories. These categories are often based on social cues such as gender, cultural background, age, height or body size. Here are 4 Steps to Tackle Unconscious Bias: Practice Blind Hiring: Blind hiring is a recruitment tool for eliminating biases while recruitment. Here the personal details of the candidates, their gender, cultural background, age, height, and ethnicity are blackout and they are selected on the basis of their expertise, skills, and experiences. This hiring practice not only helps an organization to eliminate unconscious biases but also helps in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Understand your own biases: Understand your own biases. Even though you are a rational thinker and take conscious decisions while recruiting, yo...