Definition
Recruiting practices that remove identifying information from applications to reduce unconscious bias, like names, photos, or school names. Trying to trick hiring managers into being objective.
Example Usage
Our blind hiring process removes names and universities from initial resume reviews, though everyone still seems to prefer candidates who use sophisticated vocabulary, which correlates with privilege anyway.
Origin
Inspired by blind auditions for orchestras that began in the 1970s-80s, adapted to corporate hiring in the 2010s
Fun Fact
When major orchestras implemented blind auditions using screens, the proportion of women hired increased by 25-46%, proving that bias is real and hiring managers can't help themselves.
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