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Unconscious Bias In The Workplace
PRESENTED BY CHUCK MCCLELLAN, PARTNERJOBPLEX, A DHR INTERNATIONAL COMPANY
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What Is Unconscious
Bias?
Unconscious bias refers to a bias that we are unaware of, and which happens outside of our control. It is a bias that happens automatically and is triggered by our brain making quick judgments and assessments of people and situations, influenced by our background, cultural environment and personal experiences.
Unconscious Bias In The Workplace
• A bias is a mental process by which the brain uses associations that are so ingrained, we are unaware of them and cannot control them.
• While having a negative connotation they serve an important function, by helping us “fill in the gaps”.
• They help us to act quickly and make sense out of vast amounts of information.
• It’s call “fast thinking”.
• Studies since the 80’s confirm that people harbor unconscious bias even when they believe discrimination and prejudice are wrong.
• Interviews are a poor predictor of job success because we tend to hire people like ourselves.
Unconscious Bias is influenced by so many aspects of our society
Unconscious Bias In The Workplace
Why Is Diversity in An Organization Important?
A Forbes Study has Identified workforce diversity and inclusion as a key driver of internal innovation and business growth
Another study showed that groups of diverse problem solvers can outperform groups of high-ability problem solvers
Companies with diverse executive boards enjoy significantly higher earnings and returns on equity
Multicultural networks promote creativity
In Other Words It’s Just Good Business!
Why is it important to overcome unconscious bias?
• Better Decision Making
• Positive Work Environment
• Improved conflict resolution
• More creativity• Equal Opportunity
Unconscious Bias In The Workplace
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