Why Diversity Matters: Understanding Unconscious Bias

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do you suspect that you have an unconscious bias that is limiting your network or your career opportunities? On this career development episode of The Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Thom Singer sits down with Deborah Biddle for a conversation about why diversity matters and the importance of understanding unconscious bias in the workplace and in the world. Whether you’re the boss who makes hiring decisions or the employee who is looking to increase your understanding of the role that DEI plays in successful businesses, this conversation is filled with points to ponder and action items that apply to everyone. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On today’s podcast, you will learn:</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Defining DEI </strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Diversity, equity, and inclusion is a widely used term that refers to the unique and different experiences and identities that people bring to the table. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Diversity defines who is in the room and what kind of support, service, and promotions do they get? Consider who engages in your circles that is different from you. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Inclusion is the goal of creating an environment of connection and acceptance- who is valued and feels a sense of belonging? </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Overcoming barriers in the workplace</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">There is still an incredible amount of inequality to be overcome. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Pay equity is still grossly unequal, from men to women, and also within women employees. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">There are barriers based