Unconscious bias in hiring negatively impacts companies and individuals by limiting opportunities and affecting profits. This blog offers methods to foster a more inclusive workplace, emphasizing leadership commitment, trust, ongoing training, and education. Common hiring mistakes include over-reliance on existing networks, interview biases, biased job ads, and ignoring inclusive decision-making. To enhance the hiring process, standardize criteria, employ structured interviews, and analyze pipelines for bias. Technology like Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) with features like CV anonymization, D&I reporting dashboards, benchmarks, and free D&I training can streamline the process. Addressing unconscious bias is essential for a fairer society and equitable workplaces.

Imagine building a sustainable, profitable business with constant growth. As a start up founder, this is something you can do but you will need to have a reliable team with shared values to achieve that vision.

Hiring the right talent is so important for startups but it can also be quite difficult, especially if you’re not an expert in HR and recruitment.

Luckily, we are and in this blog, we will share three things to think about when building your team.