# Bias-Eliminating Hiring Platforms Responsiblr Aims to Close the Pay Gap and Diversify Workplaces By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-02-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiring-platform References: [betalist](http://betalist.com/startups/responsiblr) & [responsiblr](https://responsiblr.com/) This [anonymous hiring platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellowehire) is aiming for radical transparency in their effort to bring about more diverse work places and close the [gender pay gap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiring-drive-2025). Based in San Diego, socially conscious startup Responsiblr specifically focuses on the tech industry, which is notorious for mostly employing men. The self-described movement makes resumes anonymous by removing names, company names and indicators of age, gender and race. Their hope is by making CVs 100% bias-free, more people will be given a chance. In their mission to make a social impact, the hiring platform offers free services to job seekers and offers affordable pricing to companies. Job hunters receive real-time and contextual salary information and competitive insights. Employers avoid [unconscious bias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bias-breaker) and recruit talent . ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anonymous Hiring Platforms:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating platforms that remove bias by anonymizing resumes and promoting diversity in the workplace. - **Closing the Gender Pay Gap:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing tools and strategies to address and eliminate gender-based pay disparities. - **Tech Industry Diversity:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in encouraging diversity and inclusivity within the tech industry and combating its reputation for male-dominated employment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Human Resources:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the HR industry by creating bias-eliminating hiring platforms and tools that promote diversity and inclusivity. - **Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the technology industry by developing solutions that address the gender pay gap and promote equal opportunities. - **Social Impact:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the social impact sector by creating platforms and services that support job seekers and promote unbiased hiring practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unbiased Analysis Hiring Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talent-assessment-platform.md) - [Transparent Hiring Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-jobs.md) - [Honest Employer Review Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honest-employer.md) - [Skill-Based Hiring Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devpilot.md) - [Equality-Focused Algorithm Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairplay.md) - [Values-Based Hiring Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosti.md) - [Queer-Friendly Remote Work Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lgbtq-remotely.md) - [Hiring Workflow Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resume-in-a-minute.md) - [AI-Enhanced Job Searching Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplify-job-search.md)