“Nature vs Nurture” is an age-old debate, especially when it comes to the subject of human bias. Are we born prejudiced, or do we develop prejudices over time based on the environments we are exposed to? Truth be told: It’s complicated. Psychology Professor Laura Lauksta phrases it well: “[The question…

The newest members in today’s workplace are those of Generation Z. The general consensus places this generation as beginning in 1997 and ending around 2012, meaning as of 2022, the oldest of Gen Z are 25 (fairly fresh into the workforce, or perhaps still in college) and the youngest are…

There are over a hundred types of bias in our world, and today we’re going to examine a particularly pervasive one: conformity bias, also known as the bandwagon effect. As the name suggests, this bias involves “jumping on the bandwagon,” i.e. when we choose to do something not because we…

The predominant associations many of us have with St. Patrick’s Day can be summarized as follows: wear green, get drunk, and party! If we aren’t having a good time on March 17th, then we must be celebrating this Irish holiday incorrectly, right? Well, truth be told, our modern conception of…

Melinda Briana Epler of TED defines microaffirmations as “little ways that [we] can affirm someone’s identity; recognize and validate their experience and expertise; build confidence; develop trust; foster belonging; and support someone in their career.” Because although it is crucial to recognize and combat microaggressions, it is just as important…

When asked if we are an ally for underrepresented groups, most of us would confidently answer, “Yes!” When asked what we’re doing to be an ally to underrepresented groups, however, some of us might falter. And such a reaction is understandable! Discourse surrounding allyship can be complex, especially because most…

While the push for diversity and inclusion has seen tremendous progress in recent years, there are still some areas in which many organizations struggle to demonstrate their commitment to DEI. One of the most common? The website! Surprising or not, many websites fall short of truly illustrating an organization’s commitment…

As the value of diversity and inclusion becomes ever more recognized within and across organizations, the push for diverse hiring is growing, too. Of course, there has never been positive momentum that didn’t meet resistance, and the task of diverse hiring is no exception. …

Unconscious bias is a term that has an increasing presence in conversations of diversity and inclusion. In simplest terms, unconscious bias refers to biases an individual holds that they are not typically aware of, hence the designation of “unconscious.” Remember, unconscious bias is a universal issue! “Results of the Implicit…