Tag: bias

Why Are Applicants Afraid to Disclose Being Cancer Survivors?

By Steve Bruce Dec 16, 2015 Recruiting

Updated: Dec 16, 2015

The reasons are twofold. First, they feel less likely to get a callback. And second, according to a recent survey, they are less likely—by 16%—to get a callback. A Harris Poll for Cancer and Careers recently found that 61% of respondents’ fear that disclosing their cancer diagnosis would lessen their chances of getting hired. Also, […]

Keeping an open mind during workplace investigations

By Maine Employment Law Letter Jun 20, 2014 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by Peter Lowe Internal workplace investigations turn sour for a variety of reasons, including haste, poor preparation, ineffective documentation, and a lack of investigatory skills. But in my experience, the biggest obstacle to fair and thorough investigations is the bias of the investigator. When an investigator starts out with a preconceived notion of guilt or […]