Hiring & Recruitment Tip

04 Sept 2019 Wed 
Hiring & Recruitment Tip 
Decreasing the Bias in Your Hiring Decisions
" Human beings are hardwired to prefer people who are like us, which is one reason bias creeps into hiring decisions ! 
For hiring to improve meaningfully, individual managers have to recognize and address their personal biases. 

The first step is to ACCEPT that you have biases ! 
Think about why you might feel drawn to some job candidates more than others, and what biases or preferences might be involved. Consider how factors such as race, gender, education, socioeconomic background, and even height might influence you. 

When you’re actually evaluating a candidate, keep asking yourself: “Where could bias show up in this decision?” 
You should also form your own opinion of the candidate before comparing notes with your colleagues, so you aren’t influenced by others’ views.
Courtesy : Harvard Business Review