Description: Workplace bias has a significant negative impact on individuals, organizations and society by creating additional costs and lost opportunities. In some instances this is legal. In other instances where it is illegal, bias or discrimination as it is also referred, often takes subtler forms. Bias and discrimination may occur intentionally or unintentionally, implicitly or subtly. Whether legal, or not, bias does not have a positive impact on individuals or organizations. In Global organizations it can be particularly problematic as differing cultures add greater complexity to the issue. Fortunately there is a lot we can do to reduce workplace bias.

The purpose of this webinar is to heighten your awareness of workplace bias.

Learning Objectives:   Upon completing this webinar, you will be able to:

1. Define workplace bias

2. Identify the cognitive reasoning contributing to workplace bias

3. Identify the primary common focuses of workplace bias

4. Identify the types of workplace discrimination

5. Identify the effects of workplace bias

6. Identify ways to reduce workplace bias

Course Price: Free
CPE Credit: 1.5 CPE Credits
Field of Study: Personal Development
Research Area of Practice: Business Performance Management
Program Level: Basic/Intermediate
Program Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: Download your Participant Guide
Instructional Method: Group-Internet

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