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US companies spent almost $8 billion on bias training in 2020, but bias still negatively impacts the recruitment and advancement of employees from underrepresented groups. A specific type of bias training can help, according to a recent report from the Equality Action Center (EAC) and the Conference Board.
The organizations examined 11 employers over two years to determine the impact of introducing “bias interrupters,” or strategies and trainings developed to help reduce unconscious bias.
Bias interrupters rely on data that can help employers and employees identify biases so changes can be made.
Fixing the hiring process. While employers have made some progress towards