Asia continues to emerge as a global hub for business innovation and economic growth, a trend set to continue. With increasing globalization, the need for inclusive and diverse workplaces is more critical than ever. Many companies across Asia are embracing diversity in their recruitment processes, ensuring fair representation of underrepresented groups. These companies are leading the way in fostering diversity and creating equitable opportunities for all, demonstrating the many areas in the recruitment process where bias and discrimination can be eliminated.
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In Asian businesses in many countries, underrepresented groups commonly include women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and migrant workers. There have been particular concerns around gender inequality in leadership positions, especially in countries like Japan and South Korea, where women are significantly underrepresented in senior roles. However, progress is being made, and changes to recruitment and hiring practices play a crucial role. Different strategies are used with the same goal: to increase underrepresented groups in the workforce and management.
Several Asian companies are using blind hiring techniques to eliminate unconscious bias. This method removes identifiable information—such as names, gender, age, and educational background—from job applications during initial screening. For example, the Japanese technology company Rakuten has adopted blind hiring for some positions to promote fair evaluations based on skills and experience.
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