Unconscious bias examples include favoring candidates with familiar-sounding names, assuming older employees resist technology, judging women on personality instead of results, and rating tall or attractive people as more capable. These automatic mental shortcuts shape hiring, promotions, feedback, and daily interactions, often without anyone realizing it is happening. Key Takeaways Unconscious bias, also called implicit […]

People often use the term difficult employees to describe managers or employees who display challenging behaviors in the workplace. It is best to avoid the term difficult employee altogether, as it is considered both derogatory and labeling. Instead talk about the behaviors a "difficult employee" exhibits. Examples of difficult behaviors at work: Interrupting people Not practicing active [...]

Company and corporate culture shapes how teams interact, perform, think, and grow together. It reflects and may even define an organization’s or corporation’s core values, decision-making, and daily conversations. An affirming, culture that welcomes different perspectives and views builds community and psychological safety. Toxic cultures or cultures that exclude or downplay differences in perspectives and […]

An inclusive workplace is one where employees are treated with respect, have meaningful opportunities to contribute, and can raise ideas or concerns without being excluded because of their background, identity, experience, or perspective. Creating that environment takes more than a diversity statement or a single training session. It requires consistent leadership, practical employee education, open […]