Hiring Discrimination – Anonymous job applications have the potential to remove or reduce it

Anonymous job applications have the potential to remove or reduce some discriminatory hiring barriers facing applicants from minority and other disadvantaged groups. When implemented effectively, anonymous job applications level the playing field in access to jobs by shifting the focus toward skills and qualifications. Anonymous job applications should not, however, be regarded as a universal remedy that is applicable in any context or that can prevent any form of discrimination.

Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at  IZA World of Labor – Anonymous job applications and hiring discrimination