Computer simulations suggest that greater variability in men’s test scores can skew hiring toward men when employers use strict screening cutoffs, even when average scores are equal. Some sequential screening systems may also reduce expected workforce per

Computer simulations suggest that greater variability in men’s test scores can skew hiring toward men when employers use strict screening cutoffs, even when average scores are equal. Some sequential screening systems may also reduce expected workforce performance compared with systems that combine assessment scores. The findings are relevant to psychology because they show how score distributions and selection procedures can shape workplace outcomes beyond group averages. They also highlight the importance of examining how assessments are used when studying hiring and performance. Article Title: Greater male variability may help explain persistent gender gaps in hiring, study suggests Link to PsyPost Article: https://nolinkpreview.com/www.psypost.org/greater-male-variability-may-help-explain-persistent-gender-gaps-in-hiring-study-suggests/ #Psychology #WorkplacePsychology #Hiring #PersonnelSelection #GenderGaps #GreaterMaleVariability #Assessment #JobPerformance #WorkforceDiversity #DecisionMaking