Posts tagged cognitive bias
How Neuroscience Can Inform Hiring Decisions

The blog delves into the promising role of neuroscience in the modern workplace. It examines the practical applications of neuroscientific concepts that are already being implemented, such as the use of neuroscience in bias training. Additionally, the blog explores controversial research that has used neuroimaging to identify potential candidates for hiring before considering the future implications of neuroscience in the hiring process.

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What is gendered language bias, and how can we reduce bias in job descriptions?

If, during a recruitment cycle, someone described one candidate as ‘ambitious’ and another as ‘empathetic’ or ‘kind’, which do you think you would be more likely to hire? Unless hiring for a caregiving role, its likely you would have a preference for the former candidate, demonstrating the power of gendered language in shaping how we think and behave. Gendered language bias is prevalent in everyday communication and influences workforce behavior and decisions, reinforcing gender stereotypes, but to what extent? And how can we minimize this?

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I’ve used blind recruiting, now how do I de-bias the interview?

With most cognitive biases falling during the initial screening stage of the hiring process, MeVitae’s blind recruiting solution works to mitigate biases at every stage of the hiring process. However, some biases, such as order effects may creep in during the interview when faced with the candidate. This blog outlines some of the ways you can biases the interview, including using digital interviews and following a structured format.

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