Resources

Understand and Manage Unconscious Bias

Harvard University Implicit Association Test (IAT) of Project Implicit which studies implicit social cognition

When people have thoughts and feelings outside of conscious awareness, they become more cognizant of hidden biases. The test includes a list of possible topics. Taking the IAT test will help you to understand your attitudes or beliefs of unconscious bias – when you have to make quick decisions without thinking carefully for thoughtful reflections.

Unconscious Bias@Work, a workshop given by Dr. Brian Welle, director of People Analytics at Google

Unconscious Bias@Work introduces the concept of unconscious bias and its impact. This workshop leaned heavily on external research and internal examples. Led by scientists at Google, the workshop shows how we can prevent unconscious bias from negatively impacting our decision making.

Managing Unconscious Bias Training at Facebook

Understanding and managing unconscious bias can help us build stronger, more diverse and inclusive organizations. These videos are designed to help us recognize our biases so we can reduce their negative effects in the workplace. Surfacing and countering unconscious bias is an essential step towards becoming the people and companies we want to be.

Gender Bias: 50 Ways to Fight Bias, by LEAN IN

“Gender bias is holding women back in the workplace. Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it harder for women to get hired and promoted and negatively impacts their day-to-day work experiences. This hurts women and makes it difficult for companies to level the playing field.”

7 simple Methods to Fight Against Your Unconscious Biases, by Courtney Seiter, (7-minute read)

“I believe in the power of women to build inspiring careers in all types of fields. At least, that’s what I thought I believed. It’s what my conscious mind thinks, at least. My unconscious mind, however, favors traditional Western gender roles: men focusing on careers, while women focus on family.”

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) descriptions on race/color discrimination, harassment and work situations

Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age or genetic information (including family medical history) is illegal and will not be tolerated.

Manager training tips (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)

Ensuring that managers understand and consistently enforce your discrimination rules and policies may allow them to quickly identify and resolve potential problems early, before they rise to the level of unlawful discrimination.

Employee Training Tips (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)

Ensuring that employees understand your discrimination rules and policies may help prevent problems from arising.