Germany: federal bill on anonymous applications shows extended ‘workforce pool’ with no additional costs

Christina Lüders, Director of the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency, said the study’s outcome is definitely in favor of anonymous applications.  The test shows that, with similar qualifications, women and immigrants’ chances of getting the job soared.  At the time it was launched – September 2010 –, German employers’ organizations were skeptical and thought that it would add complications and add to recruitment procedures.  The results presented on Tuesday, April 17, show that it isn’t the case.

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terms of image. However, they have a more limited impact in businesses where there is already a diversity policy. Over the trial period, 8,550 anonymous applications were sent to five large businesses and three administrations. (Ref. 120249)

Christina Lüders, Director of the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency, said the study’s outcome is definitely in favor of anonymous applications.  The test shows that,…

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