Hidden Bias in Work Environments

Hidden Bias in Work Environments
Date and time
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM, September 30, 2020
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Missouri State University invites you to attend the 17th annual Public Affairs Conference as a live virtual event Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2020! This year's public affairs theme is The Power of Voice

Links to all live webinar events will be listed on the Public Affairs Conference schedule website.

Business leaders need to start sweating the subtle stuff. Subtle forms of discrimination, though often overlooked, may be as detrimental as overt actions. According to the NeuroLeadership Institute, most people exhibit some form of unconscious affinity or other subtle bias. These types of biases create negative work environments and reduce productivity. A study revealed that 66% of subjects reported that biased treatment in the workplace had a large impact on their morale, motivation, commitment and desire to advance in the organization. What kinds of verbal and nonverbal communications enable this type of discrimination? How can active listening build trust among employees and resolve conflict? How might individuals learn to value opposing views without sacrificing their own? Are organizations devaluing diversity when fear of bias creates self-censoring?

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Free

Open to public, alumni, current students, faculty, future students, staff
Location
Live Virtual Event