Diversity has traditionally been defined by factors such as race, gender, age, religion, and disability. However, diversity also encompasses a wide range of other qualities, such as education level, personality traits, and work style preferences, among others.
Read article and answer both questions below.
- In your own words, explain the term “affinity bias.” What are some strategies to avoid this type of bias during the selection process, and in the workplace in general?
- In order to make the selection process more inclusive, the article suggests presenting candidates with a range of choices regarding how to structure the interview in order to accommodate different needs and preferences. What do you think of this approach? Explain your answer.
