Reducing Unconscious Bias in the Hiring Process [Tips Included]
Unconscious bias, also known as implicit bias, refers to assumptions or judgements made about a certain group of people without realizing it. These biases can be related to race, religion, abilities, gender, or any other characteristic about an individual. It is often present in day-to-day decisions and interactions and can have major implications on an organization when implicit bias is present during the recruiting and hiring process.