Study Reveals Employers Favor White-Sounding Names Over Black-Sounding Ones
Friday, 12 April 2024, 19:57
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.
- Company Scores: Genuine Auto Parts and AutoNation showed the highest discrimination rates.
- Gender Disparities: While manufacturing companies favored male names, clothing stores preferred female applicants.
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