UNBIAS

Let the CEO of Rework Work help you understand diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts to actively remove bias from the workplace Dismantling unhealthy workplaces involves much more than talking about it, and more than charts, graphs, and statistics—it requires action. Although it's increasingly common for businesses of all shapes and sizes to appreciate the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, many are often unaware of bias in the cultures they've created. Others might know there's a problem, but don't know how to properly address it. UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias At Work helps you understand concepts of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion, shows you how to identify bias, and provides you with the tools for actively removing barriers and ensuring equity throughout your organization. Written by Stacey Gordon—CEO of Rework Work, a company on a mission to reduce bias in global talent acquisition and management—this real-world handbook offers step-by-step guidance on creating workplace cultures where employees feel they belong. UNBIAS teaches you to: Identify and address bias in the workplace Understand what you can do to be more inclusive Handle potentially uncomfortable conversations Discuss race in an authentic and meaningful way Use workplace-proven tools that make concepts of diversity and equity actionable Help your employee resource groups without giving them extra work Place accountability on organizational policies that allow biased behavior UNBIAS is a must-have resource for all employers, managers, and HR professionals seeking to create and sustain healthy, inclusive, and equitable workplace environments.

Introduction ix Chapter 1 The Blueprint 1 Part 1 Awareness 13 Chapter 2 Start with Unconscious Bias? 15 Chapter 3 What Is Unconscious Bias? 29 Chapter 4 Leaders Lead Teams Who Trust 43 Part 2 Alignment 53 Chapter 5 Why Diversity? Why Now? 55 Chapter 6 Diversity Is in the Data 69 Chapter 7 Leaders Listen 83 Part 3 Action 91 Chapter 8 Leaders Take Action 93 Chapter 9 Inclusion Is Intentional 107 Chapter 10 Belonging Makes an Impact 117 Chapter 11 Unconscious Bias at Work 127 Chapter 12 Leaders See Color 151 Part 4 Advocacy 163 Chapter 13 Driving Change 165 Resources 187 About the Author 193 Acknowledgments 195 Index 197