Understanding unconscious bias
Introduction
This module aims to explain the meaning of "unconscious bias". The concept of the module is also to help the learner understand how unconscious biases arise and how to recognize them in their own behaviour. This publication highlights the causes of exclusionary behaviour and the actions that everyone should take to minimize the risk of it occurring in themselves. Understanding the causes is crucial, because the implementation of preventive measures depends strongly on it.
Learning outcome(s): At the end of the module you will be able to:
- learn the meaning of the term "unconscious bias"
- understand how unconscious biases are created
- learn how to recognize your own unconscious biases and how to make them less likely to appear in your life
Unconscious Bias in Recruiting
Introduction
In this module we will dive into the different functions of recruitment especially when migrants and people with a migration background are involved and explore from an HR point of view when unconscious biases can be expressed during the recruiting process, how we can identify them in ourselves and others, and how we can avoid - or at least mitigate - their influence in the recruitment process.
Learning outcome(s): At the end of the module you will be able to:
- recognize the stages of the recruiting process where Unconscious Bias can be observed and expressed
- identify Unconscious Bias in yourself and the organization
- use various methods and tools to avoid Unconscious Bias in the recruitment process when migrants and people with a migration background are involved
Unconscious bias in the workplace
Introduction
In this module we will look at the impact stereotypes and beliefs relating to nationality and ethnicity can have at work, how to identify them and how we can be able to manage and deal with them.
Learning outcome(s): At the end of the module you will be able to:
- see the impact of unconscious bias in the workplace from the perspective of migrants and of people from migrant backgrounds in particular
- identify unconscious bias at the workplace
- manage and deal with unconscious bias at the workplace
Managing unconscious bias
Introduction
In this module we will discuss what can be done on an individual and organisational level - especially with regard to attitudes towards migrants and people with a migration background - to deal with unconscious bias. This is important not least because there may well be benefits for companies from becoming aware of culturally induced unconscious bias..
Learning outcome(s): At the end of the module you will be able to:
- be more aware as an individual on how to deal successfully with (cultural) unconscious bias,
- be more aware as an organisation on how to deal successfully with (cultural) unconscious bias,
- be more aware of the benefits on the individual and organisational level when managing successfully (cultural) unconscious bias.