How can we break the racial bias in the labour market?

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 13:03 in Psychology & Sociology

When interviewing a job candidate, people often have certain preferences that are not just based on a rational evaluation of the person's skills, but also on gut feelings. These feelings can be fed by our biases that develop subconsciously and automatically. They become problematic when they lead to exclusion or a disadvantage for specific groups, as is currently still the case with ethnic minorities. How can we deal with racial biases and avoid discrimination in the labor market?

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