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Are you biased? Bias, both conscious and unconscious, undermines organisational values of #ethics, #diversity, #inclusion, and #equity. Conscious bias is intentional prejudice while unconscious bias is unintentional and often rooted in stereotypes. #Unconsciousbias can manifest in various HR functions, from recruitment to promotions, impacting talent acquisition, retention, and overall performance. 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐚𝐬: 🔻 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐬 - Favouring people similar to oneself in terms of background, interests, or appearance. 🔻 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐬 - Seeking information that confirms existing beliefs and disregarding contradictory evidence. 🔻 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐨 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 - Allowing one positive trait to overshadow overall judgment of a person. 🔻 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 - Allowing one negative trait to overshadow overall judgment of a person. 🔻 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐬 - Making assumptions about abilities or preferences based on gender. 🔻 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐬 - Holding stereotypes or prejudices based on race or ethnicity. 🔻 𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐬 - Making assumptions about abilities or potential based on age. While its initial effects may seem minor, they can escalate to significant issues such as decreased performance, high turnover, and legal liabilities. Don’t let unintentional discrimination and unconscious bias prevent your organisation from reaching its potential. Your organisation’s productivity and profitability are locked up within your people. Can you think of a time when you experienced or witnessed unconscious bias in the workplace? How did it make you feel? --- If you like this content, follow me Subetra Maruthamuthu. I help in keeping the human in #humanresources by enabling and empowering people in companies and organisations. Click on the 🔔 on the right corner of my profile to not miss out on my postings. P.S. ♻️ do repost this to share with your network, thank you. #HRwithSubetra

Tell Me: What does affinity mean to you? What affinity means according to the Britannica Dictionary definition of AFFINITY 1: a feeling of closeness and understanding that someone has for another person because of their similar qualities, ideas, or interests 2: a liking for or an attraction to something; a quality that makes people or things suited to each other 3: the state of being similar or the same Now Tell Me: Why would companies want a culture of affinity? “Affinity bias is an unconscious tendency of human beings to favor or feel more comfortable around people with similar interests, beliefs, and backgrounds.” (Scott, 2023) #culture #diversityequityinclusion #creativityandinnovation #originality

🧠 Unconscious Bias: The Hidden Influencer Did you know that our brains process a staggering 11 million bits of information every moment? Yet, only 40-50 bits make it to our conscious awareness. That means 99.9999% of the data is processed unconsciously! 😮 ** What is unconscious bias? **  Unconscious biases are learned assumptions, beliefs, or attitudes that exist in our subconscious. They influence our judgment and behaviours without us realising it. These biases can lead to skewed judgments and reinforce stereotypes. ** Why does it matter? **  Unchecked unconscious bias can impact our workforce, affecting hiring decisions and team dynamics. It perpetuates inequalities and can lead to unfair outcomes. ** How can we overcome it? ** 1. Make the unconscious conscious: Be aware of your biases. 🕵️♂️ 2. Learn about people who are different: Understand diverse perspectives. 🌎 3. Lead by example: Model inclusive behaviour. 👏 4. Call out bias: Encourage open conversations. 🗣️ 5. Start employee groups: Foster awareness and change. 🌟 Let’s create a more inclusive world! The image comes from an internal Aon training course, and I wanted to share it more widely. #InclusionMatters #UnconsciousBias Aon's Wealth Solutions

Unconscious Bias: Recognizing and Addressing the Hidden Influences In today's diverse workplace, understanding unconscious bias is crucial for fostering an inclusive environment. Unconscious bias refers to the stereotypes and prejudices that we unknowingly hold about certain groups of people. These biases are often deeply ingrained and can influence our decisions, actions, and interactions without us even realizing it. Why It Matters: Unconscious biases can affect hiring practices, team dynamics, and career progression. They can lead to unequal opportunities and hinder the potential of individuals who don't fit into preconceived notions. Recognizing these biases is the first step towards creating a more equitable workplace. Steps to Mitigate Unconscious Bias: Self-awareness: Reflect on your own biases by taking implicit association tests and engaging in introspection. Education: Participate in training programs that address diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diverse Hiring Panels: Ensure your recruitment process involves a diverse group of people to minimize bias. Structured Interviews: Use standardized questions to evaluate candidates consistently and fairly. Mentorship Programs: Support underrepresented groups through mentorship and sponsorship initiatives. Actionable Strategies: Implement blind recruitment techniques, such as removing names from resumes. Encourage open dialogues about bias and its impact. Regularly review and revise company policies to promote inclusivity. Join the Conversation: Let's work together to uncover and address our unconscious biases. Share your thoughts, experiences, and strategies for creating a more inclusive workplace. How have you or your organization tackled unconscious bias? eTeam Tanya Talwar Sagar Shahnawaz Priyanka Nandi Furkan Ahmed Ranjit Nair #UnconsciousBias #DiversityAndInclusion #Equity #InclusiveWorkplace #Leadership #HR #ProfessionalDevelopment #eteam

Stay where you are valued!! 🧘♀️ 🏃♀️ I had always been a cheerful person throughout my life, enjoying the journey of life, smiling in whatever situation it takes me to. Starting with organisations in colleges and later on in corporate, I realised... Your worth is from the skills you possess and your work, but never let anyone downgrade you. Work in culture where your thoughts and vision match. Be polite, but if you keep your guards down and starts working in environment where your thoughts are not valued, than you are no less than "CORPORATE MAJDOOR!". Enjoy what you do! Grow! 🎉 Surround yourself with companies, people and team that values you, where your work, thoughts and ethics match. Work where you feel peace and are happy. 😇 #workculture #corporate #corporatemajdoor #ethics #thoughts #growth

Quick bite..( HR ...implicit bias at work place ).... How To Combat ...With more companies embracing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, it’s no surprise that unconscious bias has come to the forefront. Inherent in corporate cultures, unconscious bias (also known as implicit bias) refers to subconscious attitudes that impact how people respond to others at work....#hr #quickbite #implicitly

🌟 Professional Growth and Inclusive Hiring 🌟 I’ve just completed the "Unconscious Bias" course! 🎓 At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Recognizing and mitigating unconscious bias is a crucial part of our recruiting process. Let’s keep striving for a more inclusive future - where talent is recognized for its true value and potential. 💪 #DiversityandInclusion #UnconsciousBias #TalentAcquisition #environmentalconsulting #NeverSettle #AlwaysLearning

Some years back, I walked into an interview feeling confident and ready to showcase my skills and passion for the role. Instead of diving into my experience, one of the first questions I was asked was: “Are you aware of how your appearance might influence or hinder you in this work?” I remember sitting there, baffled, wondering how, in a world that’s supposedly moving toward inclusion and diversity, we were still having conversations like this. Somehow the idea of “fitting in” is still to this day deeply ingrained in a lot of corporate organizations, often at the expense of true diversity. As a career counselor and also a recruiter I have seen quite a few examples of rejections that indicate that many companies still chase someone who can fit in rather than explore how they can create a place which attracts and nurtures a diverse group of colleagues. I am wondering for how long we can keep doing this and still be able to hire amazing people? 🌈 Let’s create spaces where people can thrive as themselves, not just as another version of what’s already there. #Diversity #Inclusivity #Leadership

Unconscious bias refers to the automatic judgments or assumptions we make about others based on factors like race, gender, age, or background, without even realising it. These biases can influence decisions in the workplace, from hiring and promotions to everyday interactions. Understanding unconscious bias is the first step in addressing it. Everyone has biases, but recognising how they impact our actions allows us to take steps towards creating a fairer work environment. In recruitment, for example, unconscious bias can affect who gets shortlisted for roles, while in team dynamics, it can shape who is given more opportunities or responsibilities. Training and self-awareness can help reduce the influence of unconscious bias. Encouraging open conversations, diversifying teams, and implementing objective decision-making processes are ways to create a more inclusive workplace where all employees are judged based on their skills and contributions, rather than assumptions. #synerjy #unconscious #bias

Unconscious biases, though often silent and subtle, wield significant power and can dangerously influence decision-making, profoundly shaping the dynamics within organizations. For instance, during the recruitment process, a hiring manager might unconsciously favor candidates from a particular alma mater or geographic region 🏫🌍, potentially overlooking diverse talents that could bring fresh perspectives and innovation 🌟🎓 Recognizing and addressing these subtle influences helps us forge pathways toward more equitable and effective practices. Have you encountered similar biases? How did you address them? 🌐🕵️♂️✨🔍 Interested in learning strategies to check your biases during the hiring process? Type 'Show Me' in the comments below, and let’s start a meaningful conversation on fostering an inclusive workplace. #UnseenBiases #DiversityInAction #InclusiveNonprofit #EquityMatters