A recent study by Greenhouse, a U.K.-based company, revealed that 57% of job seekers participating in the survey had experienced the unsettling phenomenon of "ghosting" from prospective employees after job interviews.
The survey, which featured the perspectives of approximately 800 U.K. workers, delved into the experiences of individuals as they navigated the intricacies of the British job market.
As reported by Essence, the data showed that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds faced a startling 20% higher likelihood of being abandoned during the hiring process compared to their white counterparts.
Ghosting from Employees: Shifting Priorities in Job Seekers' Choices for 2023
The 2023 survey shows that 53% of job seekers consider higher pay the most critical factor when choosing a job. Others are looking for jobs that offer flexible work (33%) and a chance to grow in their careers (30%).
Colm O'Cuinnean, the general manager for Greenhouse in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, says these answers tell us that what people want from jobs is changing. He says that many people now like working part of the time in the office and part of the time from home.
Also, people want to know more about how much money they can make in a job. Businesses need to change how they hire people, or they might miss out on hiring the best people and being successful.
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Discrimination of Job Applicants
Furthermore, as noted by HR Dive, a report from Greenhouse in 2022 found that nearly 40% of Black respondents experienced unfair or biased questions during job interviews, while this was the case for 31% of White respondents.
The survey reveals that women who took part in the survey are nearly 20% more likely to encounter unlawful interview questions than men. These inappropriate questions include inquiries about their childcare arrangements, their LGBTQIA+ affiliation, and their place of origin.
Practical training can prevent interviewers from asking biased or insensitive questions that can discourage potential hires. The survey conducted by Greenhouse found that almost all of the respondents (92%) believe that a company's culture, which promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, is crucial in their decision to consider a job offer.
It's important to note that some questions are not allowed during interviews. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, federal law prohibits interviewers from asking about a candidate's disability or genetic information, including their family members' medical history.
According to Emeritus, a business insight website, companies serious about retaining their employees should invest in strategies to reduce employee turnover. Not only is turnover costly in terms of salary costs, but it can lead to a domino effect, where more employees leave as their former colleagues' work shares are dumped in their laps.
It can lead to dissatisfaction among both customers and employees. In keeping with the findings of the Greenhouse survey, they cite a 2020 LinkedIn report indicating that 94% of workers will stay with a company that invests in the development of their careers.
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