Graduation Year
2023
Date of Submission
11-2022
Document Type
Open Access Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Psychology
Reader 1
Professor David Day
Rights Information
2022 Claire E Chen
Abstract
This review examined three different types of workplace biases: racial, gender, and unconscious biases. First, the review studied how these biases affect the hiring process and found that even though there have been marginal improvements for some minority groups, racial biases still exist in the workplace. Certain minorities, such as African Americans, experienced the same amount of hiring discrimination since the 1990s. Second, the review looked at how these biases influence the promotion process and inhibit marginalized groups from reaching higher paying jobs. Despite Asian Americans experiencing fewer struggles with the hiring process, they are the least likely race to be promoted in the workplace. Finally, the review suggested a combination of awareness training and unconscious bias training to make concrete change within an organization’s hiring and promoting process. This methodology should help companies prioritize diversity and inclusion through creating a transparent and fair environment.
Recommended Citation
Chen, Claire, "A Review Examining Biases in Workplace Hiring and Promotion Processes" (2023). CMC Senior Theses. 3221.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/3221
