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Hiring Discrimination Against Black Americans Hasn’t Declined in 25 Years

Harvard Business Review

We wondered if this level of discrimination might be influenced by applicant education, applicant gender, study method, occupational groups, and local labor market conditions. Attitude surveys indicate that overtly prejudicial beliefs have declined, and endorsement of the principles of equal treatment regardless of race has increased.

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The 4 Dimensions of Digital Trust, Charted Across 42 Countries

Harvard Business Review

While market surveys have been the traditional means of gauging trust, decision-makers must also consider a “trust paradox”: what users say is at odds with what they do online. As we explained earlier, user behavior is more relevant as a trust measure than what users report in attitude surveys.

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