How to Fix Bias in Job Descriptions: Socioeconomic Inclusivity

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Companies, HR managers, and recruiters need to address bias in job descriptions. Doing this requires that you ensure inclusivity when creating and sharing job ads, interviewing new recruits, and throughout the hiring process. While everyone thinks about racial bias, gender bias, and age bias, you should also consider socioeconomic inclusivity. 

Studies have shown how people’s socioeconomic status can be a barrier to getting certain jobs. For example, a report by the University of Edinburgh in Scotland found that accent bias in the UK is still a significant barrier to social mobility. So, many people still experience ridicule and criticism for

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