Unconscious Bias

Unconscious Bias

0.75 Hr(s).
SKU: 871

Most people have heard the term unconscious bias as it has become a popular term or soundbite, but not everyone understands what the concept means. This course will provide you detailed insight into unconscious bias, the ways in which we gain our biases, as well as how we often display them. The purpose of this course is for you to understand what unconscious bias is, gain insight into the science behind the phenomenon, and ways we obtain our biases. You will be exposed to not only the science of unconscious bias but also ways we express our biases in the workplace. Understanding that we all have bias is one aspect of this course but also finding ways to mitigate bias is a tool that will assist us as we navigate in the workplace. Considering that we work with a variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures, it is important for us to understand that unconscious bias could potentially impact how we see them as well as how we engage with them.

Unconscious Bias

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Author | Vector Public Sector Team

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Frequently Asked Questions

What operational challenges does this course address?

This course addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges, including recognizing and addressing unconscious bias in everyday decisions related to Unconscious Bias. Most people have heard the term unconscious bias as it has become a popular term or soundbite, but not everyone understands what the concept means. This course will provide you detailed insight into unconscious bias, the ways in which we gain our biases, as well as how we often display them.

What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?

The training is designed to prepare personnel for everyday workplace situations where unconscious bias can influence hiring, team dynamics, or decision-making associated with Unconscious Bias. Most people have heard the term unconscious bias as it has become a popular term or soundbite, but not everyone understands what the concept means. This course will provide you detailed insight into unconscious bias, the ways in which we gain our biases, as well as how we often display them.

What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?

This course helps organizations address organizational DEI commitments and expectations for fair, inclusive decision-making tied to Unconscious Bias. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making in hiring, team-building, and daily workplace decisions.

Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?

This training is most relevant for employees, managers, and recruiters involved in hiring, team-building, and day-to-day workplace interactions, along with organizations seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Unconscious Bias.

How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?

This course can support department readiness and professional development by building broader DEI awareness and supporting more consistent, inclusive decision-making across the organization related to Unconscious Bias.

How does this course fit into a broader training program?

This course fits well within a broader training program focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion training. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across departments and teams.

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