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MeVitae Summer Internships 2025: Learning, Innovation, and Impact
A huge thank you to our 2025 interns for their creativity, energy, and impact this summer at MeVitae.
MeVitae Summer Internships 2025: Learning, Innovation, and Impact
A huge thank you to our 2025 interns for their creativity, energy, and impact this summer at MeVitae.
AI Recruitment: What ICO Reveals
ICO AI in Recruitment Outcomes Report: What Do Employers and AI Providers Need to Know? The UK’s Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) recently released its outcomes report on AI in recruitment, highlighting both the potential and the risks of using AI in hiring.
AI Recruitment: What ICO Reveals
ICO AI in Recruitment Outcomes Report: What Do Employers and AI Providers Need to Know? The UK’s Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) recently released its outcomes report on AI in recruitment, highlighting both the potential and the risks of using AI in hiring.
Fairness is Not a Finish Line
What does fairness really look like, and where do we go from here? At MeVitae, we believe fair decision-making is the foundation every organisation should be built on but stopping there isn’t enough.
Fairness is Not a Finish Line
What does fairness really look like, and where do we go from here? At MeVitae, we believe fair decision-making is the foundation every organisation should be built on but stopping there isn’t enough.
Honoring Workers, Past and Present – International Workers’ Day 2025
From the Haymarket Affair to modern AI, explore the journey of workers' rights and how MeVitae champions ethical AI to support fairness and informed hiring decisions. Happy Workers’ Day!
Honoring Workers, Past and Present – International Workers’ Day 2025
From the Haymarket Affair to modern AI, explore the journey of workers' rights and how MeVitae champions ethical AI to support fairness and informed hiring decisions. Happy Workers’ Day!
Ethical Intelligence, more than just artificial
Can AI be truly ethical? Explore fairness, transparency, and accountability in HR tech, and how we can ensure AI drives positive, responsible change in the workplace.
Ethical Intelligence, more than just artificial
Can AI be truly ethical? Explore fairness, transparency, and accountability in HR tech, and how we can ensure AI drives positive, responsible change in the workplace.
Should We Scrap Our DEI Efforts Following Trump’s Executive Order?
Trump’s Executive Order shakes up DEI. Should companies scrap it all? Discover safer, merit-based hiring solutions like blind recruiting and AI-driven analytics to stay fair and compliant.
Should We Scrap Our DEI Efforts Following Trump’s Executive Order?
Trump’s Executive Order shakes up DEI. Should companies scrap it all? Discover safer, merit-based hiring solutions like blind recruiting and AI-driven analytics to stay fair and compliant.
No More DEI? “Merit-Based” Future? What Trump’s Reforms Mean for Businesses
Since President Trump’s second inauguration on January 20, the new administration has torn up the rulebook on diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives and affirmative action programs, including key regulations dating back to 1965 governing affirmative action for private corporations that deal with the federal government (federal contractors). Read this post to understand the background and details of these key changes and their potential impact on your organization.
No More DEI? “Merit-Based” Future? What Trump’s Reforms Mean for Businesses
Since President Trump’s second inauguration on January 20, the new administration has torn up the rulebook on diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives and affirmative action programs, including key regulations dating back to 1965 governing affirmative action for private corporations that deal with the federal government (federal contractors). Read this post to understand the background and details of these key changes and their potential impact on your organization.
The Historical Impact of Racial Bias in Employment: How MeVitae is Helping to Drive Change
This Black History Month, it's crucial to address the ongoing racial discrimination Black professionals face in hiring. Biases continue to impact career opportunities and economic stability. MeVitae's blind recruiting solutions help eliminate these biases by anonymizing candidate data, fostering fair and inclusive hiring practices.
The Historical Impact of Racial Bias in Employment: How MeVitae is Helping to Drive Change
This Black History Month, it's crucial to address the ongoing racial discrimination Black professionals face in hiring. Biases continue to impact career opportunities and economic stability. MeVitae's blind recruiting solutions help eliminate these biases by anonymizing candidate data, fostering fair and inclusive hiring practices.
Intern Spotlight: Discover the Talents and Experiences of MeVitae’s Summer Interns
This summer, we had the pleasure of welcoming five bright students and recent graduates to MeVitae as part of our 8-week Summer Internship Program. All interns were brought to us through the SEPnet Program, with placements across various departments, from Sales to Technology. To give you a glimpse into this cohort’s journey, we asked each of our interns to share their experiences with us...
Intern Spotlight: Discover the Talents and Experiences of MeVitae’s Summer Interns
This summer, we had the pleasure of welcoming five bright students and recent graduates to MeVitae as part of our 8-week Summer Internship Program. All interns were brought to us through the SEPnet Program, with placements across various departments, from Sales to Technology. To give you a glimpse into this cohort’s journey, we asked each of our interns to share their experiences with us...
In conversation with Geoff Lloyd: a journey through HR evolution and his new role at MeVitae
In this interview, we speak with Geoff Lloyd, a seasoned HR expert recently appointed to MeVitae’s Board of Directors. With over 35 years of experience at top FTSE 100 companies, Geoff shares his insights into the evolution of HR, from cultural transformation to employee engagement. He also discusses his vision for MeVitae’s future in HR technology and the role of fairness in creating inclusive workplaces.
In conversation with Geoff Lloyd: a journey through HR evolution and his new role at MeVitae
In this interview, we speak with Geoff Lloyd, a seasoned HR expert recently appointed to MeVitae’s Board of Directors. With over 35 years of experience at top FTSE 100 companies, Geoff shares his insights into the evolution of HR, from cultural transformation to employee engagement. He also discusses his vision for MeVitae’s future in HR technology and the role of fairness in creating inclusive workplaces.
MeVitae at UNLEASH America
In honor of MeVitae’s first international trip to Las Vegas for UNLEASH America, we thought we would share a different style blog - a more personal account highlighting our experiences in the States. With many of our partners and clients attending, we decided this year would be a great time for us to go too and so we sent Ellie (Customer Success Manager), Nathan (Product Manager) and Toby (Enterprise Sales Manager) over to the USA for a 6-day long excursion - it went something like this:
MeVitae at UNLEASH America
In honor of MeVitae’s first international trip to Las Vegas for UNLEASH America, we thought we would share a different style blog - a more personal account highlighting our experiences in the States. With many of our partners and clients attending, we decided this year would be a great time for us to go too and so we sent Ellie (Customer Success Manager), Nathan (Product Manager) and Toby (Enterprise Sales Manager) over to the USA for a 6-day long excursion - it went something like this:
How will AI impact the job market and should I be worried?
Artificial Intelligence is a highly trending topic, with a lot of discussion focusing on its risks, including highlighting the need for Multimodal AI and dialogue around how AI will impact the workforce. LinkedIn, in particular, has been a hub for various perspectives and predictions regarding AI's influence on the workplace. In this blog, we delve into the findings of recent surveys and aim to debunk some of the prevalent narratives circulating in the media.
How will AI impact the job market and should I be worried?
Artificial Intelligence is a highly trending topic, with a lot of discussion focusing on its risks, including highlighting the need for Multimodal AI and dialogue around how AI will impact the workforce. LinkedIn, in particular, has been a hub for various perspectives and predictions regarding AI's influence on the workplace. In this blog, we delve into the findings of recent surveys and aim to debunk some of the prevalent narratives circulating in the media.
Unmasking AI: Decoding Decisions with SHAP
EXplainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) is a field dedicated to understanding how AI models arrive at their decisions. XAI techniques like SHAP provide crucial insights into these decisions, offering transparency and trust in AI applications. By uncovering the 'why' behind AI choices, we can mitigate automation bias, ensuring that humans make informed judgments when relying on machine intelligence.
Unmasking AI: Decoding Decisions with SHAP
EXplainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) is a field dedicated to understanding how AI models arrive at their decisions. XAI techniques like SHAP provide crucial insights into these decisions, offering transparency and trust in AI applications. By uncovering the 'why' behind AI choices, we can mitigate automation bias, ensuring that humans make informed judgments when relying on machine intelligence.
What is the Apple Vision Pro, and how will it transform the work-force?
Many companies have tried and failed to create the ideal AR device that both the workplace and the home alike could benefit from. Apple’s exciting new Vision Pro gives us a preview of what both scenarios could be like in the near future. This blog delves into the possibilities of using said device in the workplace, how it affects HR, and looks at how it could change the game of recruitment forever.
What is the Apple Vision Pro, and how will it transform the work-force?
Many companies have tried and failed to create the ideal AR device that both the workplace and the home alike could benefit from. Apple’s exciting new Vision Pro gives us a preview of what both scenarios could be like in the near future. This blog delves into the possibilities of using said device in the workplace, how it affects HR, and looks at how it could change the game of recruitment forever.
Exploring Narrative CVs: A New Approach to DE&I
Conventional CVs/resumes often fail to holistically capture a candidate’s skills, abilities and experience, relying on a mere list of qualifications. Narrative CVs, however, offer an innovative departure from the conventional approach that delves deeper, incorporating a written narrative that depicts a candidate's unique story. Although narrative CVs have garnered substantial recognition in academic and creative domains, their potential influence on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) sparks an intriguing discussion.
Exploring Narrative CVs: A New Approach to DE&I
Conventional CVs/resumes often fail to holistically capture a candidate’s skills, abilities and experience, relying on a mere list of qualifications. Narrative CVs, however, offer an innovative departure from the conventional approach that delves deeper, incorporating a written narrative that depicts a candidate's unique story. Although narrative CVs have garnered substantial recognition in academic and creative domains, their potential influence on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) sparks an intriguing discussion.
The foundation of inclusive recruitment: Are we answering the right questions?
In recent years, organizations have increasingly prioritized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). However, despite the growing attention, it is crucial to question whether we are adequately addressing the necessary elements for an effective DE&I strategy. In this guest blog, we emphasize the significance of inclusive recruitment for organizations, highlighting the need for a well-structured process that addresses candidates' questions and concerns about equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The foundation of inclusive recruitment: Are we answering the right questions?
In recent years, organizations have increasingly prioritized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). However, despite the growing attention, it is crucial to question whether we are adequately addressing the necessary elements for an effective DE&I strategy. In this guest blog, we emphasize the significance of inclusive recruitment for organizations, highlighting the need for a well-structured process that addresses candidates' questions and concerns about equity, diversity, and inclusion.
How Neuroscience Can Inform Hiring Decisions
The blog delves into the promising role of neuroscience in the modern workplace. It examines the practical applications of neuroscientific concepts that are already being implemented, such as the use of neuroscience in bias training. Additionally, the blog explores controversial research that has used neuroimaging to identify potential candidates for hiring before considering the future implications of neuroscience in the hiring process.
How Neuroscience Can Inform Hiring Decisions
The blog delves into the promising role of neuroscience in the modern workplace. It examines the practical applications of neuroscientific concepts that are already being implemented, such as the use of neuroscience in bias training. Additionally, the blog explores controversial research that has used neuroimaging to identify potential candidates for hiring before considering the future implications of neuroscience in the hiring process.
What the recent tech lay-offs mean for DE&I
In 2022 alone 152,542 employees from 993 global tech companies were laid off and there has been great concern that the roles cut are disproportionately affecting underrepresented groups. These concerns are two-fold: The large number of DE&I roles hired in the pandemic appears to be the target of many of these cuts (with these departments accounting for around two-thirds of the cuts), and in general, research has shown that underrepresented groups have been the most affected in previous mass layoffs. This blog looks into the rise and fall of the DE&I role, and the implications this has for underrepresented groups.
What the recent tech lay-offs mean for DE&I
In 2022 alone 152,542 employees from 993 global tech companies were laid off and there has been great concern that the roles cut are disproportionately affecting underrepresented groups. These concerns are two-fold: The large number of DE&I roles hired in the pandemic appears to be the target of many of these cuts (with these departments accounting for around two-thirds of the cuts), and in general, research has shown that underrepresented groups have been the most affected in previous mass layoffs. This blog looks into the rise and fall of the DE&I role, and the implications this has for underrepresented groups.
ChatGPT-3 - Lets have a chat!
Chatbots have been around for decades, from the very early therapist ELIZA (1966) through to the very modern virtual assistant Siri. Over time they have become increasingly sophisticated tools that allow us to interact with machines in a natural and efficient manner. More recently, the buzz around Open-AI’s latest chatbot ChatGPT may have caught your attention. Launched in November 2022, its impressive language processing abilities have taken the internet by storm. But why is this? In this blog post we will explore what is a “GPT”, how can ChatGPT be used, and why we should be aware of its limitations?
ChatGPT-3 - Lets have a chat!
Chatbots have been around for decades, from the very early therapist ELIZA (1966) through to the very modern virtual assistant Siri. Over time they have become increasingly sophisticated tools that allow us to interact with machines in a natural and efficient manner. More recently, the buzz around Open-AI’s latest chatbot ChatGPT may have caught your attention. Launched in November 2022, its impressive language processing abilities have taken the internet by storm. But why is this? In this blog post we will explore what is a “GPT”, how can ChatGPT be used, and why we should be aware of its limitations?
What is gendered language bias, and how can we reduce bias in job descriptions?
If, during a recruitment cycle, someone described one candidate as ‘ambitious’ and another as ‘empathetic’ or ‘kind’, which do you think you would be more likely to hire? Unless hiring for a caregiving role, its likely you would have a preference for the former candidate, demonstrating the power of gendered language in shaping how we think and behave. Gendered language bias is prevalent in everyday communication and influences workforce behavior and decisions, reinforcing gender stereotypes, but to what extent? And how can we minimize this?
What is gendered language bias, and how can we reduce bias in job descriptions?
If, during a recruitment cycle, someone described one candidate as ‘ambitious’ and another as ‘empathetic’ or ‘kind’, which do you think you would be more likely to hire? Unless hiring for a caregiving role, its likely you would have a preference for the former candidate, demonstrating the power of gendered language in shaping how we think and behave. Gendered language bias is prevalent in everyday communication and influences workforce behavior and decisions, reinforcing gender stereotypes, but to what extent? And how can we minimize this?
Does diversity training work? The advantages and disadvantages of one of the most popular DE&I solutions
The advantages and disadvantages of one of the mose popular DEI solutions. Have a Look!
Does diversity training work? The advantages and disadvantages of one of the most popular DE&I solutions
The advantages and disadvantages of one of the mose popular DEI solutions. Have a Look!
Is this significant? How to understand statistics
In this blog, we consider what significance is, explaining what it means for something to be statistically or practically significant. We also explore the distinction between the Bayesian and Frequentist approach to statistics, looking back at their origins before sharing how we use statistics to empower recruiters. For instance, frequentists think that probabilities represent long-running averages, whereas, Bayesians think that probabilities represent our level of certainty in a statement. This slightly arcane-sounding distinction can lead to vastly different maths and therefore different conclusions.
Is this significant? How to understand statistics
In this blog, we consider what significance is, explaining what it means for something to be statistically or practically significant. We also explore the distinction between the Bayesian and Frequentist approach to statistics, looking back at their origins before sharing how we use statistics to empower recruiters. For instance, frequentists think that probabilities represent long-running averages, whereas, Bayesians think that probabilities represent our level of certainty in a statement. This slightly arcane-sounding distinction can lead to vastly different maths and therefore different conclusions.
What exactly is Diversity Equity and Inclusion and what’s the big deal?
You have probably seen the term ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’ or ‘DE&I’ being thrown around over the last 12 months but despite the new buzz around these terms, there appears a lack of clarity around what each of the ‘diversity’, ‘equity’, and ‘inclusion’ terms mean, with them often being used interchangeably. What exactly are the distinctions between each of these terms? And why is DE&I so important for organizations right now?
What exactly is Diversity Equity and Inclusion and what’s the big deal?
You have probably seen the term ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’ or ‘DE&I’ being thrown around over the last 12 months but despite the new buzz around these terms, there appears a lack of clarity around what each of the ‘diversity’, ‘equity’, and ‘inclusion’ terms mean, with them often being used interchangeably. What exactly are the distinctions between each of these terms? And why is DE&I so important for organizations right now?
Positive discrimination or positive action?
‘What does blind recruiting mean for positive discrimination?’ is a question we are frequently asked at MeVitae. As positive discrimination is illegal in the UK and US, people commonly misuse this term when actually referring to ‘positive action’. This blog aims to clear up the confusion, outlining the key differences between, and outcomes of, both terms.
Positive discrimination or positive action?
‘What does blind recruiting mean for positive discrimination?’ is a question we are frequently asked at MeVitae. As positive discrimination is illegal in the UK and US, people commonly misuse this term when actually referring to ‘positive action’. This blog aims to clear up the confusion, outlining the key differences between, and outcomes of, both terms.
Beyond the binary: an interview with a transmasc non-binary employee
February marks the 50th anniversary of the first Pride event in the UK. However, even today, discrimination against LGBTQ+ members within the workplace is prevalent. Shedding light on this matter, we were fortunate enough to interview a transmasc non-binary employee working for a market research company in London, discussing their experiences and the challenges they faced since starting their career.
Beyond the binary: an interview with a transmasc non-binary employee
February marks the 50th anniversary of the first Pride event in the UK. However, even today, discrimination against LGBTQ+ members within the workplace is prevalent. Shedding light on this matter, we were fortunate enough to interview a transmasc non-binary employee working for a market research company in London, discussing their experiences and the challenges they faced since starting their career.
Diversity and inclusion: a look back at the key events over the last 120 years
Discrimination has always been prevalent within society. In ancient times this looked like women only serving as a mere tool to cook, clean, and bring up children, and the slavery within Babylon Egypt, and Ancient Greece. Although there is still plenty of work to be done, society has come a long way, especially over the last 120 years, and this blog aims to cover the diversity and inclusion milestones that took place in the UK and US throughout this period.
Diversity and inclusion: a look back at the key events over the last 120 years
Discrimination has always been prevalent within society. In ancient times this looked like women only serving as a mere tool to cook, clean, and bring up children, and the slavery within Babylon Egypt, and Ancient Greece. Although there is still plenty of work to be done, society has come a long way, especially over the last 120 years, and this blog aims to cover the diversity and inclusion milestones that took place in the UK and US throughout this period.
I’ve used blind recruiting, now how do I de-bias the interview?
With most cognitive biases falling during the initial screening stage of the hiring process, MeVitae’s blind recruiting solution works to mitigate biases at every stage of the hiring process. However, some biases, such as order effects may creep in during the interview when faced with the candidate. This blog outlines some of the ways you can biases the interview, including using digital interviews and following a structured format.
I’ve used blind recruiting, now how do I de-bias the interview?
With most cognitive biases falling during the initial screening stage of the hiring process, MeVitae’s blind recruiting solution works to mitigate biases at every stage of the hiring process. However, some biases, such as order effects may creep in during the interview when faced with the candidate. This blog outlines some of the ways you can biases the interview, including using digital interviews and following a structured format.
Where in the hiring process should you implement blind recruiting?
At MeVitae, we believe blind recruiting will become the future norm in the hiring process. There is an increasing need for a diverse talent pool, especially with regards to gender, ethnicity and disabilities. Blind recruiting aims to help fulfil this need by removing any information from candidates’ applications that could identify them in ways that are not indicative of the talent and skills they possess. In this blog, I plan to present the main methods of implementing blind recruiting and the pros and cons of each.
Where in the hiring process should you implement blind recruiting?
At MeVitae, we believe blind recruiting will become the future norm in the hiring process. There is an increasing need for a diverse talent pool, especially with regards to gender, ethnicity and disabilities. Blind recruiting aims to help fulfil this need by removing any information from candidates’ applications that could identify them in ways that are not indicative of the talent and skills they possess. In this blog, I plan to present the main methods of implementing blind recruiting and the pros and cons of each.
Algorithmic Bias Explained
Our brains are not well adapted to decision making in the modern world. To overcome our brains’ limitations, we increasingly rely on automated algorithms to help us. Unfortunately, these algorithms are also imperfect and can be dogged by algorithmic biases.
Algorithmic Bias Explained
Our brains are not well adapted to decision making in the modern world. To overcome our brains’ limitations, we increasingly rely on automated algorithms to help us. Unfortunately, these algorithms are also imperfect and can be dogged by algorithmic biases.
What is Blind Recruitment and can it really remove unconscious bias from the hiring process?
At the forefront of this technological revolution is a collective set of techniques known broadly as Blind hiring or anonymised recruitment, whereby various tools are used to strip away at any and all personal and socio-demographic information about a candidate applying for a role. But what exactly are these tools, how do they work, and how can they be incorporated into a business’s candidate screening process?
What is Blind Recruitment and can it really remove unconscious bias from the hiring process?
At the forefront of this technological revolution is a collective set of techniques known broadly as Blind hiring or anonymised recruitment, whereby various tools are used to strip away at any and all personal and socio-demographic information about a candidate applying for a role. But what exactly are these tools, how do they work, and how can they be incorporated into a business’s candidate screening process?
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