Employers and society at large have made vocal pronouncements about the importance of diversity and authenticity. Yet underrepresented groups are still struggling to feel heard.
For minorities, adhering to Westernized norms often means changing an essential part of their identities: Their names. A survey by hiring platform Greenhouse found that 20% of job applicants will change their name to avoid being discriminated against based on their race, age or gender. While unintended, employers may still be perpetuating damaging stereotypes that prevent talent from being themselves — which also prevents the entire workplace from progressing.
