People always see the world through the lens of their own identity. This lens is shaped by cognitive thought patterns that affect judgment: these are unconscious biases. They are considered one of the biggest barriers to diversity & inclusion strategies. I will therefore use five examples of unconscious bias to explain how you can make fairer and better decisions at work.
How can I make my team more diverse? It is obvious to look for the solution for more diversity in recruiting. However, the most important work should begin before the actual hiring process. 1. define what diversity, equal opportunities and inclusion mean for your company These are big strategic questions that the voluntary diversity…
Recently, a phrase in a job advertisement caught my eye. In the last paragraph, they emphasized that they were very interested in applications from diverse candidates. That stuck with me. Because: What is a diverse candidate anyway? Does this imply that there are non-diverse applicants and, if so, what do they actually look like –…
Do you design your meetings to be inclusive so that everyone in the team has the chance to contribute their perspective? After all, it’s often the small, everyday things that really make the difference in corporate culture. The first question you should ask yourself: Are all possible perspectives represented at the table? And if not,…
