GapJumpers is a service that uses blind auditions to give hiring managers a better sense of talent available for jobs. This means employers know nothing about the the job seeker's ethnicity, gender, age, or educational background when they decide on whether to give them an interview.
Below, co-founder Kédar Iyer explains how GapJumpers is fighting against the implicit bias that many experience when looking for work.
Media Audio | Spark : How blind auditions could change the way companies hire
Caption: Fighting against hiring bias by holding blind auditions to decide on who to interview.
And, former Spark guest Ian Cook is an expert in statistical analysis and HR metrics. Below, his thoughts on what's wrong with the current hiring process and why a move toward blind assessment is good.
Media Audio | Spark : Why blind assessment can help create a more diverse workplace
Caption: Applying the blind audition model to HR could be a needed change to the way companies hire.