Mitigating Bias in Hiring

You will learn about the six types of unconscious bias that underly the mental shortcuts and assumptions which lead to inequitable hiring outcomes: confirmation bias, availability bias, affinity bias, implicit stereotyping, the halo effect, and the horn effect. These biases fundamentally disadvantage candidates from historically marginalized groups, while advantaging privileged candidates that will keep your workforce and culture homogenous. You'll come away with greater awareness of how to catch yourself engaging in these biases and how to reduce their impact in both yourself and others involved in the hiring process.

Speaker: Isis Fabian