Unbias Me: Reduce Unconscious Bias in Hiring Practices
Unbias Me is a Chrome extension developed by Fureigh (@fureigh) that aims to reduce unconscious bias in hiring practices. This free add-on falls under the Browsers category and specifically the Add-ons & Tools subcategory.
The main purpose of Unbias Me is to hide a candidate's profile picture and name when viewing their GitHub or LinkedIn page, as well as their Twitter feed. By doing so, it aims to create a more level playing field when evaluating job candidates' online materials.
Unconscious bias has been a long-standing issue in hiring processes, and research has shown that it is difficult to completely eliminate. However, by removing visual and personal information, Unbias Me seeks to minimize the impact of bias and promote fairer evaluations.
For those looking to improve their hiring practices and increase diversity in the workplace, Unbias Me offers a simple yet effective solution. With just a few clicks, you can reduce the influence of unconscious bias and focus on evaluating candidates based on their qualifications and skills.
