This webinar defines unconscious bias, describes how it affects the workplace, and encourages learners to use that knowledge to reduce the negative effects of bias.
Overview
Have you ever heard yourself say?
- I like them - they are like me
- I won't ask them to help - it's not their kind of thing
- I will ask them to do this – they always do a good job
- They don't work that day so they won't be interested
- We need a man to help with this
These are everyday examples of unconscious bias. Whether recruiting in
our image or making judgements based on our perceptions or previous
experience, we are withholding opportunities for all by letting our
biases make our decisions for us.
Unconscious bias is increasingly being brought into discussions around
equality and inclusion in the workplace. It can impact everything from
recruitment and attraction to opportunity, promotion and retention and
can have a detrimental effect on diversity within an organizations.
Why should you Attend
Understanding bias in the workplace is the first step to managing it.
This webinar defines unconscious bias, describes how it affects the
workplace, and encourages learners to use that knowledge to reduce the
negative effects of bias.
Unconscious bias may lead to certain groups being treated less favorably
or discriminated against. This webinar will provide tips on how to
avoid bias in the workplace.
Areas Covered in the Session
- Define unconscious biases
- Understand unconscious biases is normal
- Different forms of biases
- How to address & avoid unconscious biases
Who Will Benefit
- HR Managers
- Employees
- Front Line Managers
- Supervisors
Speaker Profile
Tonia Morris, your Generational Connector, and Founder of Simply HR, LLC a Consultant and Management Firm along with a speaking and training company, Tonia Morris Speaks, provides leaders with training solutions that cultivate a generationally-inclusive work place.
Before starting her business in 2010, Tonia was Executive Director of Human Resources for one of the largest state pension agencies in the Southeast; she has also worked in an HR leadership capacity in other industries, including government, retail, information technology and education.
Tonia's passion for understanding the different dynamics of people led her on a quest to solve generational issues within organizations. Tonia noticed that the workforce was aging and changing, so she provided training solutions on engaging and managing a multi-generational workforce to be productive. With more than 20+ years of progressive HR experience, Tonia provides keynote speeches, lunch-and-learns, and workshops for organizations and associations across the Southeast.
She has partnered with organizations such as Chick-fil-A, Oracle, Spelman and Kennesaw University to name a few, to bring training solutions for engaging Millennials in the workplace, working with leaders to transform their cultures by attracting, developing and retaining a workforce that is generationally inclusive.
Tonia holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of South Florida. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Millennial Chamber of Commerce, where she also serves as the organization's HR Director, and volunteers for the Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project.
She resides in Grayson, GA, with her husband of 24 years, and two sons. In her free time, Tonia loves collecting and making jewelry, and is known in the community as "the jewelry lady."
Instructor
Tonia Morris
