New Applicant Screening Process Aims to Enrich Inclusive Hiring

The Department of Human Resources (DHR) is continuously seeking opportunities to enhance the County’s recruiting and hiring processes. Beginning July 1, DHR will be applying blind applicant screening to all new recruitments, which blocks a job candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race.

Bias presents itself in many ways, both conscious and unconscious, and research has shown that bias can occur as early as the initial application screening phase.

This new process will help contribute to a fair and equitable recruitment process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.