When hiring managers meet a candidate they like and know they’ll get along with, it’s often because they share similar backgrounds or interests. This is called affinity bias, which can be detrimental to your diversity hiring efforts. What is affinity bias in the workplace? Affinity bias means giving favor to candidates with a similar background… Read more »
Why should you use gender neutral adjectives? Did you know they affect people’s behavior (e.g., in everyday language, interview questions, job ads, etc.)? Using them helps you avoid words that might be interpreted as biased, discriminating, or degrading. Here’s a big list of gender neutral adjectives to help you create more balanced job ads (or… Read more »
Having an inclusive company starts with having inclusive job descriptions. Ready to get started? Check out these 7 inclusive job description examples for inspiration (and tips). 1. Explore an alternative to “years of experience” Listing a requirement for years of experience might intimidate some applicants. Years of experience doesn’t always mean a candidate is a… Read more »
