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Reducing Bias in Hiring: Evidence-Based Strategies

Friday, June 9, 2023 at 12:00pm

Virtual Event


eCornell Keynote - Join Us!

As organizations strive to diversify their workforces, addressing potential bias in the hiring process is imperative. How can this work for you and your teams?

In this keynote, you’ll learn from Devon Proudfoot, Assistant Professor of Human Resources Studies at Cornell’s ILR School, about evidence-based strategies for reducing bias in the hiring process. We will cover potential sources of bias in the recruiting process, how bias can influence evaluation of résumés and the interview process, and what research tells us are the most effective strategies to mitigate bias and increase inclusion in hiring.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • What bias is and where it can show up in the hiring process
  • Research-based strategies to avoid bias in hiring
  • Proactive steps organizations can take to make their hiring process more inclusive

SPEAKER

Devon Proudfoot

Devon Proudfoot
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE STUDIES
Cornell ILR School

Streaming site:

https://ecornell.cornell.edu/keynotes/overview/K060623/

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Event Type

Webinar

Departments

ILR School

University Themes

Diversity

Tags

ILR, ILR School, ILR OUTREACH

Website

https://ecornell.cornell.edu/keynotes...

Speaker

Devon Proudfoot

Speaker Affiliation

ILR School

Speaker Web Site

https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/people/devon-proudfoot

Dept. Web Site

https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/

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