Opening Doors: Recognising & Reducing Unconscious Bias in Recruitment
This engaging 45-minute webinar will help participants understand what unconscious bias is, how it can appear throughout the recruitment process, and the impact it can have on attracting and retaining diverse talent.
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Date:
11 Nov 2026
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Time:
10:30 am - 11:15 am
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Location:
Online event
Every hiring decision shapes the culture, diversity, and future success of an organisation. Recruitment decisions should be driven by skills, potential, and capability, yet unconscious bias can unintentionally influence every stage of the hiring process.
While most recruitment professionals strive to be fair and objective, unconscious bias can influence how candidates are sourced, assessed, and selected without us even realising it.
This 45-minute webinar explores how bias emerges in recruitment, the impact it can have on diversity and inclusion, and practical strategies organisations can use to make fairer, more objective hiring decisions. Through practical examples and evidence-based approaches, attendees will learn how to identify potential bias and introduce simple, effective measures to create more equitable recruitment experiences.
Participants will leave with greater awareness and simple tools to support more inclusive recruitment practices.
During the session, we will explore:
- What unconscious bias is and why it matters in recruitment
- Common forms of bias that influence hiring decisions
- How bias can affect job advertisements, shortlisting, interviews, and selection processes
- Practical techniques to reduce bias and increase fairness
Opening doors to talent starts with recognising barriers. Join us to explore how small changes can lead to fairer recruitment and more inclusive workplaces.
