Intuition Bias in Recruitment: Why gut feelings lead to biased hiring decisions

Oops! I'm Biased

In this episode of the "Oops! I’m Biased Podcast," we explore Intuition Bias and its impact on recruitment. We start by defining Intuition Bias and discussing how it can influence our judgments based on gut feelings rather than objective information. We then examine various scenarios where Intuition Bias comes into play. Our discussion extends to the recruitment process, highlighting how Intuition Bias can affect hiring decisions. We explore the consequences of this bias in recruitment and the importance of recognizing and addressing it to ensure fair and accurate hiring processes. Finally, we share practical strategies to minimize and overcome Intuition Bias in hiring, offering tips and best practices for recruiters and HR professionals.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding what Intuition Bias is and how it works

• Identifying instances of Intuition Bias in everyday life and work scenarios

• Examples demonstrating the influence of Intuition Bias

• The impact of Intuition Bias on recruitment and its consequences

• Strategies to minimize and overcome Intuition Bias in hiring