In this episode, Mari Järvinen sheds light on the impact of authority bias in recruitment. She uncovers the subtle yet significant stages within the recruitment process where authority bias often strikes, influencing hiring decisions from strategic levels down to candidate information on CVs, and references.
The expert points out that organisational hierarchies can steer the recruitment process and hiring decisions towards certain types of candidates and explains where the difference lies between relying on expertise and falling prey to authority bias when making recruitment decisions. Tune in as we navigate the complexities of authority bias in recruitment, uncovering best practices for designing a process, choosing the right assessment, and advancing and hiring the right candidate objectively.
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A bit about Mari Järvinen
Mari Järvinen is an organisational psychologist. She is the founder of Profounder, a consultancy agency dedicated to assisting growing companies in leadership and team development, psychological assessments, and addressing various people-related challenges.
