HR Glossary

What is Unconscious Bias?

Automatic, unintentional mental shortcuts or stereotypes about people that influence perception, decisions, and behavior without awareness.

Why it matters in hiring

Unconscious Bias comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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