Inclusive Hiring: Anonymous Resumes

Anonymous resume screening is an evidence-based strategy for reducing unconscious bias and expanding access to diverse talent in the early stages of hiring. This guide explains how anonymized resumes work, outlines their benefits and limitations, and provides best practices for implementing blind hiring in a legally compliant and effective way. It includes real-world company examples, research findings, and guidance on what candidate information to redact, how to train hiring teams, and how to measure impact. Designed for talent acquisition, HR, and DEI leaders, the resource helps organizations integrate anonymized resumes into a broader inclusive recruitment strategy to support fairer, more equitable hiring outcomes.