Bias in Recruitment

Bias in recruitment refers to the unfair ways that personal preferences, stereotypes, or prejudices can influence hiring decisions. This means that instead of objectively evaluating a candidate based on their skills and experience, unconscious or conscious biases—such as race, gender, age, or background—may lead to favoring or overlooking certain individuals. Such biases can result in less diverse, less fair hiring outcomes, potentially excluding talented candidates and reducing overall workplace equality. Recognizing and addressing bias is essential to ensure a fair, merit-based recruitment process.