We compare employees against each other – favourably or unfavourably – instead of assessing them on their own merits can result in a loss of objectivity.
Where can Discrimination in the Workplace occur? List 3
recruiting and selecting staff /terms, conditions and benefits offered as part of employment / who receives training and what sort of training is offered
Lits 3 "Do’s" For Successful Communication
Body/ language /Gestures Facial expressions
What's "Attribution bias"?
Our success is because of skills, and our failures are due to bad luck or team members.
Employers have a responsibility to... list 2
Create a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, Ensure that all employees, as well as management staff, understand the policy "can vary
What's "Conformity bias?"
This refers to our tendency to take cues from others to arrive at a decision, rather than exercise our own, independent judgement. In other words, you follow
Prejudice is...
Irrational hostility against a person, group or race
What is Unconscious Bias?
When we use our past experiences to influence our opinions and choices without conscious thought.
Discrimination is...
Unfair action based on the person’s group
Complete "Recognize that your way is...
not always the right way.
Lits 3 "Don’ts" For Successful Communication
Slang, Idioms, Jokes
List 3 things we can do to be more culturally aware
Be aware that your own culture influences you. /Respect people’s right to do things differently/Avoid stereotyping and labelling/
What's "Affinity bias"?
A preference for people we are similar to in some way, such as class, ethnicity, nationality, shared interests or hobbies
What does “being culturally aware” mean?
Realizing that not everyone is the same.
List 5 Types of workplace discrimination
Sexual Orientation, sex, age, race, Record of Offences , Family Status, Disability, Religion, Political Affiliation, wage
What's "Confirmation bias"?
We have an opinion. We then look for evidence that backs up our initial opinion of someone, while overlooking information that contradicts our view
What are some consequences for Workplace Discrimination?
heavy legal as well as financial penalties/ bad publicity/ high employee turnover/ low employee morale
What's "Beauty bias?"
It is when we base our opinion too heavily on someone’s looks.
What's "Gender bias?"
Ways that gender bias can manifest itself at work can include, for example, a male candidate being hired for a physically demanding role
What are problems with stereotyping? List 3
Don’t give yourself a chance to get to know someone as a person / Shows lack of tolerance and understanding / Can be hurtful or offensive
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