Study Reveals Employers Favor White-Sounding Names Over Black-Sounding Ones

Friday, 12 April 2024, 19:57

A recent study discovered that job applicants with white-sounding names are favored significantly higher for call backs compared to those with Black-sounding names. The research exposed varying levels of discrimination across different industries and highlighted companies with the best and worst discrimination rates. Gender disparities in call back rates were also revealed, providing valuable insights for both job seekers and employers to address bias in hiring practices.
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Study Reveals Employers Favor White-Sounding Names Over Black-Sounding Ones

A Look into Job Application Name Bias

A recent study revealed significant bias against Black-sounding names in job applications, leading to fewer call backs.

Key Findings:

  • Study Details: Researchers filed 83,000 fake job applications for 11,000 positions at Fortune 500 companies.
  • Discrimination Rates: White-sounding names had up to 24% more callback chances than Black-sounding ones.
  • Impact on Industries: Auto dealers and car part retailers were found to be the least responsive to Black applicants.
  1. Company Scores: Genuine Auto Parts and AutoNation showed the highest discrimination rates.
  2. Gender Disparities: While manufacturing companies favored male names, clothing stores preferred female applicants.

This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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