Skewed Decisions: Affinity Bias in Hiring

Two identical people sit at a table. One thinks a checkmark. A representation of affinity bias.

Questions about affinity bias in hiring? Our professional team of senior recruiters is here to help. Even with the best intentions, hiring decisions are often affected by unconscious preferences. One of the most prevalent forms is affinity bias—our tendency to favour people who resemble ourselves in appearance, background, beliefs, or behaviour. In the context of […]