IMPORTANT
Unconscious Bias
What is it, how to spot it, and how to stop it
Thursday, April 20, 2023 · 10 AM - 12 PM
Online
Unconscious bias, also sometimes called ‘Implicit bias’, ‘No bias’ or ‘Anti-bias’, refers to unintentional stereotypes and judgments (either positive or negative) we all have towards certain groups of people, based on categories such as gender, race, class, nationality, interests they have and a lot more.
By its very nature, unconscious bias poses a problem because it is ingrained and hard-wired in us but we are not even aware that we are affected by it. It can potentially be even more harmful than prejudices that we are aware of, exactly because it can go undetected and still do a lot of damage to those who are on the receiving end of negative unconscious bias. Because of this, it is very important to address unconscious bias, particularly in the workplace.
Please join Jill Wardell, Director of Workplace Learning, OD & Wellness, and Ayana Thompson, Benefits Manager, for a discussion on what unconscious bias is, and how it affects everyone in our community.
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