Cognitive bias in an economic context (recruitment, HR, turnover etc)

How cognitive bias influences decision-making in a certain part of the company

Thesis project description

I am interested in a collaboration where the company would be interested in perhaps solving a problem relating to decision-making, where my extensive knowledge of cognitive bias could be applied. This can be in any setting almost, most preferably it would be recruitment or HR, where I would have access to employees.

Managerial value of the research

I would like to work with the hypothesis that perhaps the issues a company is experiencing regarding hiring, firing, retention, turnover or internal issues is due to some cognitive bias. People are often not taught how to deal with cognitive biases in an economic setting, such as a workplace. Therefore, if I could prove that it is in place, I would also like to work on a solution.

Research topic motivation

I started researchning and working with cognitive bias during my bachelor studies. I have written several papers on it and een my Bachelor Thesis was about this topic. I am deeply passionate about it, have a lot of knowledge that I would like to transform into hands-on experience that would not only benefit my thesis, but especially the company.

Why collaborate with us

I am looking for a long-term collaboration (Master's thesis with a possibility of a PhD), where the main focus would be to benefit the company. Any data or experience I am to gain from it is secondary. 

The Danish workforce is strong, but in some terms it is lacking. I am currently working for a company and sense the issues, mostly with recruitment. I would like to help at least one company realise the potential they are missing, when they are falling unconsciously victim to cognitive bias.