‘What is beautiful is good’ or ‘beauty is goodness’ may seem rather superficial sayings, but do they hold a sense of truth? Comila Shahani-Denning, professor at the Department of Psychology, does not think they are all that hollow. As a matter of fact, she indicated that attractive people are looked upon as more sociable, happier and more successful than their less attractive colleagues. Furthermore, good looking people are more likely to get the job or promotion they are after, while their skills could be equally well, or even worse, compared to other applicants. She states that training managers in crowding out this bias is extremely important and a first step towards overcoming discrimination in hiring decisions.
Niels Gheyle
Source: http://www.hofstra.edu/pdf/orsp_shahani-denning_spring03.pdf
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