New recruitment methods to fight discrimination (redistribution)

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Smile, you're hired! Today, multinationals like Unilever use artificial intelligence and algorithms to select candidates during job interviews, but these recruitment methods are controversial.

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In Austria , the Employment Agency is preparing to use a new algorithm to classify the unemployed according to their chance of finding work. And some are worried: the system would risk increasing discrimination. Explanations in Vienna from our correspondent Céline Béal .

The Netherlands is trying to hire people free
To get hired at MamaLoes, you just have to go to reception and register on a waiting list. This helps to combat discrimination: no need to say your age, or give your address or your origins. It is also a good way to recruit in a country that is experiencing full employment, and where many positions remain unfilled. This is in any case the arguments put forward by this online sales company for baby products. Antoine Mouteau , our correspondent in the Netherlands went to Tilburg, to the headquarters of MammaLoes.

In Italy , on the labor market, it is women who suffer the most from discrimination, especially when they have children. In fact, almost one in two women does not work. To raise awareness of the issue, a women's association has produced a short film, to try to shake people's consciences. Details with Cécile Debarge .

With the European Solidarity Corps, the European Union  sends thousands of young volunteers all over Europe. This initiative allows young people between 18 and 30 years of age to volunteer for projects, from access to education through the hosting of refugees or the protection of the environment, with a solidarity dimension each time. . The EU covers the travel, accommodation and food costs of the volunteers during their stay - from two to twelve months. Financial aid that allows volunteers to devote themselves entirely to their activity.

Accents d'Europe takes you to Finland with our colleagues from RTBF. Alice Debatis and Hicham Boukhrouf went to meet volunteers who have chosen to participate in the life of an eco-village in the Finnish forests.

Antonio Costa, a fine political tactician in Portugal
The socialist Antonio Costa was therefore reappointed as Prime Minister of Portugal, after his victory in the legislative elections of October 6, 2019. When he came to power in 2015, he had signed written agreements with the left parties he needed to win a majority. This time, he is preparing to govern alone, negotiating on a case-by-case basis with his allies. Beatrice Leveillé .

(Replay of October 15, 2019)

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