Most of us know the pain and isolation that occurs when we feel judged unfairly by others. We can move through the discomfort of judgment by understanding the reasons why others judge. By focusing on forgiveness and learning the lessons of our situation, we can adopt a healthy mindset. We all make mistakes. Sitting in the discomfort that judgment creates can deepen our connection to humanity.
As the CEO and cofounder of an AI-native skills company, I've spent the last decade working with talent leaders to build better and fairer hiring processes. And, here's the uncomfortable truth: The biggest source of hiring bias isn't AI-it's us. While high-profile lawsuits like Mobley gets all the headlines, over 99.9% of employment discrimination claims in the previous five years don't center on AI bias, but on human bias.
During jury selection, a 48-year-old woman was dismissed after suggesting Sean 'Diddy' Combs can "buy his way out of jail," raising concerns about her bias.
Dr. Eric Rubin, editor in chief of N.E.J.M., described the recent inquiries from U.S. attorney Edward Martin Jr. as vaguely threatening, reflecting fears of political bias in scientific publication.