An iced coffee won’t predict job performance—but it might reveal hiring bias

October 5, 2026 · 10:00 pm 1 sources

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• An iced coffee won't predict job performance—but it might reveal hiring bias
  Phys.org · October 5, 2026 22:00
  Imagine two candidates with identical qualifications interviewing for the same job. One arrives carrying a bottle of water, while the other walks in with an iced coffee. Should that difference matter?