A study done on 361,645 job applications in almost 30 countries over the last 40 years discovered the hiring bias in society is actually aga…

A large-scale meta-analysis examining over 361,000 job applications across nearly 30 countries spanning 40 years found that hiring discrimination based on protected characteristics (such as race, gender, or ethnicity) persists in employment practices. The study likely quantifies the extent and consistency of these biases across different regions and time periods, suggesting systemic barriers remain in recruitment despite decades of equal employment opportunity policies.

Source: Elon Musk (X) | 2026-05-19