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Just seeing/hearing a candidate’s name can cause them to be rejected because of unconscious biases. So, if you want to avoid religious discrimination, consider using one of the available name-blinding methods.
It’s a mistake to assume that the current Middle East conflict isn’t having a negative impact on recruiting. In today’s charged political atmosphere, I have found that many are surprised to learn that something as simple as a Jewish or Muslim name on a resume can trigger multiple unconscious biases.
Unfortunately, some employees will instantly use the candidate’s name to trigger “bad assumptions” about the candidate. These assumptions
