Unconscious Bias and Micro-Inequities at Work

• CPD Points: 1 [PS] [EW]
• Price: $77.00
• Area: Anti-discrimination; People Skills & Management; Wellbeing and Lifestyle; Workplace, Business and Career; Workplace Relations
• Delivered: July 2022

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Description

In this session, Rolf Moses, Chief Executive Officer, of the Queensland Law Society discusses unconscious bias and micro-inequities. As an example, micro-inequities are subtle and often unconsciously communicated messages that devalue, discourage and impair workplace performances. They function as the core of how unconscious bias happens and shine a light on how workplace inclusion should be is experienced. The session includes discussion on:

• What is unconscious bias and why it matters
• Common types of unconscious bias in the workplace and generally
• How unconscious bias can lead to micro-inequities and discrimination
• How you can address unconscious bias in the workplace and generally

Key takeaways include:

• Accept that we all have unconscious biases
• Learn that by using your analytical mind rather than your implicit mind, you can avoid making decisions and or acting on your unconscious biases which could result in discrimination and inequity
• Learn how you can be more inclusive for a better and more productive working team