

#32: 6 discriminatory mistakes most hiring managers make
9 snips Jun 14, 2020
Kate Glazebrook, Co-Founder of Applied and formerly of the UK’s Behavioural Insights Team, joins to discuss the discriminatory mistakes most hiring managers make. Topics include unconscious bias, innovative hiring practices, and the importance of inclusive language in job descriptions. The conversation sheds light on systemic discrimination and offers strategies to improve decision-making processes.
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Hiring Methods Lack Innovation
- Hiring methods haven't evolved in over 100 years despite new team dynamics and brain science insights.
- Unconscious biases cause persistent discrimination against underrepresented groups even with equal qualifications.
Discrimination Hits All Minorities
- Discrimination in hiring affects multiple minority groups including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and body shape.
- The majority group often has an advantage even when all candidates are equally qualified.
Recognize and Manage Biases
- Recognize that everyone has unconscious biases affecting decisions, even with good intentions.
- Use behavioral science to bridge the gap between your intentions and actions.