The Truth About Unconscious Bias in Hiring!

The Truth About Unconscious Bias in Hiring!

From Sparks by Cegos UK | Cegos US

October 8, 2025 · 30 min · Season 4 · Episode 2

About this episode

Milly and Phoebe discuss the impact of unconscious bias in hiring and explore effective diversity and inclusion strategies.

In this episode of Sparks, Milly sits down with Phoebe Shaw from Give a Grad a Go to unpack what diversity and inclusion really means in hiring today. From unconscious bias to impactful (and affordable) initiatives, they explore where the industry is falling short—and where it's heading next. Whether you’re hiring your first team member or shaping company-wide policy, this conversation will leave you with fresh insights and some big questions to take back to the boardroom.Tune in for a fresh look at how CSR can actually shape team culture — and why it’s worth prioritising, even when resources are tight.See what we do best:https://www.cegos.co.uk/Interested in sparking something with us?info@cegos.ukConnect with us on LinkedIn:Milly Gladstone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-gladstone/Phoebe Shaw: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebe-shaw-3188ab198/00:00 - welcome to sparks04:44 where are biggest points of bias showing up in the hiring process?08:39 what does inclusivity look like in hiring?11:52 what does the D&I training cover at Give a Grad a Go?14:36 Some key stats19:45 How can employers continue to be inclusive23:17 some low cost, high impact equality initiatives for hiring

People in this episode

Host: Milly Gladstone

Guest: Phoebe Shaw

Topics covered

  • unconscious bias
  • diversity and inclusion
  • hiring practices
  • team culture
  • CSR initiatives

Keywords

  • unconscious bias
  • hiring
  • diversity
  • inclusion
  • team culture
  • CSR
  • initiatives

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Give a Grad a Go, Cegos UK, Cegos US

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