El sesgo
Example: El sesgo en la selección afecta la diversidad del equipo.
Definition
"El sesgo" in human resources refers to a tendency or preference that unfairly influences decisions, such as hiring or promotion, often leading to a lack of diversity or equality in the team. It affects objectivity and can result in unfair treatment of candidates.
Etymology
The term "el sesgo" comes from the Spanish word for 'bias' or 'slant.' It originally meant a physical slant or angle but evolved metaphorically to describe a mental inclination or prejudice. Did you know that in human resources, "el sesgo" captures how subtle prejudices can tilt decision-making?
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"El sesgo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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