CEO & Managing Partner of Hanold Associates

Jason Hanold
CEO of Hanold Associates in Chicago Based in the greater Chicago area, Jason Hanold is the CEO and managing partner of leading executive search firm Hanold Associates. He works closely with clients to identify and hire diverse candidates for chief HR officer, chief people officer, board director, and DEI leadership roles. Read More
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How Can Businesses Reduce the Risk of Bias Affecting Their Hiring Decisions?
Few people would care to admit they are biased, but in reality, we all are to some degree. From birth, we are all molded by our unique experiences, bombarded by subliminal and not-so-subtle messages that shape our view of the world. Unconscious, or implicit bias...