CASINO EMPLOYMENT
Casino Employment in the USA – Part Three
Sharon Harris employment in the industry and how companies are looking to attract a wide spectrum of
T
he 1960s was a pivotal decade in the civil rights movement. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, and his Executive discrimination by increasing minority college enrollments. In 1970, President Richard Nixon’s Order No. 4 extended that premise to require federal contractors increase women’s and minorities’ employment opportunities. Not all has gone smoothly in higher education in these six decades. Legal action by some minority applicants were rejected. In 2023, the Supreme Critics fear fewer college graduates from underrepresented backgrounds. Supporters call it an outdated policy from an earlier era. They argue another in the 21st century.
incorporated this concept as a cornerstone of its policies.
Their 50/50 target goal by 2025 will increase representation by women and people of color in leadership roles.
another Caesars priority. The 2021 Disability Work for Disability Inclusion,” scoring 80 out of 100. Caesars’ landmark Team Member resource
While DraftKings is a newer organization, Communications Associate Nicolette Tetrault The Talent Acquisition team focuses on coordinating with organizations, clubs and
pool. This team partners closely with both our employer brand.
roles. Many aspects of someone’s past experiences will determine eligibility, but skills that ensure quality job performance and future success are most important.”
Newcomers to gaming often offer fresh policy. We’re ahead of it… not reacting to it. communities,” says Wiley.
within and goes beyond socio-economic issues. greater access to education, healthcare, jobs and, more recently, capital, resources, mentors and
Wiley states that America’s shifting population and changing demographics across different states That may mean recognizing cultural elements like food, traditions and backgrounds. She says, “We must know our customer population mix to hire employees. Training about any unconscious biases or microaggressions helps modules outline managers’ responsibility to build a
More than 90 percent of North American for international participation. This education of encourages employees to ‘show up’ as they are.” “toolbox” to help employees understand and not One question is what happens if all job applicants lower standards, but will seek out the best candidate. U.K. will soon launch at U.S. casinos and resorts. key components as needed. The goals of each include:
PRIDE employees. EMBRACE - Creating an all-embracing community backgrounds.
PARENTS NETWORK them transition back to work or succeed as a working parent.
GLOBAL LEAGUE OF WOMEN (GLOW) - Highlighting, discussing and learning about
challenges. Approaching it realistically and practically will result in a solidly successful implementation an organation well into its future and attract a wide
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