I asked an AI about this practice and the first lines from the AI follow:
When candidate review or hiring committees are not from the specific department that is hiring, this can be a deliberate approach used by organizations for a few reasons:
Objectivity: A team from outside the department can provide an unbiased perspective, as they may be less likely to have preconceived notions about the candidates or the role.
Diverse Perspectives: Representatives from different departments can bring various insights and considerations to the selection process, ensuring that the candidate is a good fit for the broader organizational culture, not just the specific department.
Standardized Processes: A central HR or organizational development team might have established procedures and competencies that they are looking for across all departments, providing consistency in the hiring process.
The AI did not list "control" as an item, and this is where human intelligence outsmarts artificial.
