People always see the world through the lens of their own identity. This lens is shaped by cognitive thought patterns that affect judgement: these are the Unconscious Biases. They are considered one of the big barriers to Diversity & Inclusion strategies. That's why I'll explain how you can make fairer and better decisions on the job with five examples of unconscious biases.
Yes, the first Unconscious Bias Training is exciting and a very important step for you and your team. After all, it is often the first milestone on a company's Diversity & Inclusion journey. However, for the training to be effective, there are a few things you should consider beforehand. Because there is also a negative effect of...
Would you like to advocate for more diversity and inclusion in the company? And are you wondering how you can be a good ally? Then start with yourself. Here I explain what allyship means in the company and how to get there. What does the term allyship actually mean? Allyship (pronounced "Elleischipp")...
The other day, a phrase in a job advertisement particularly caught my eye. In the last paragraph they emphasised that they were very interested in applications from diverse candidates. That's where I got stuck. Because: what is a diverse candidate anyway? Does that imply that there are non-diverse applicants and if so, what do they look like - far beyond the...
Meeting. Immediately, many different images probably pop into your head when you hear this word. From unproductive time-killing in stuffy rooms, to a short team update while standing up, to really result-oriented working together - the range is diverse and you have certainly experienced both the one and the other variants. But do you...
Anyone who feels addressed and is looking for a job sends in an application. Up to that point, it's a simple calculation. However, it usually doesn't even get that far: because many people don't feel addressed by job advertisements. There can be many reasons for this. For example, you only use photos of white men when you are looking for developers....
More and more companies are making use of diversity strategies. Many tech companies such as Pinterest, Facebook, Google and Slack have been focusing on the concept in their corporate strategies for several years. But what are the financial benefits? Slack: Setting an example The example of Slack: The web-based instant messaging service from San Francisco has focused its hiring policy on people...