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

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What happened

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?

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:00:01 UTC.

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