Organised by WOMAG, in partnership with LEVEL3 and Include Consulting, explore mechanisms to tackle unconscious bias and promote inclusivity in the workplace.

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"Hey, guys!": a greeting that may seem harmless and common. But what about "Hey, everyone"? Why do many of us use "guys" to address mixed-gender groups? Is it time to drop it from our vocabulary at work?

We may try to be as objective as possible when making important decisions, especially when these relate to work. However, as human beings, we are all subject to unconscious bias, the silent killer of workplace diversity. More than 75 percent of CEOs include gender equality in their top ten business priorities, but progress has been slow. Research has found that women are less likely to receive the first critical promotion to manager and fewer end up on the path to leadership. As a result, the higher you look in companies, the fewer women you see. Although it may not be possible to eliminate unconscious bias completely, with awareness, we can create a more inclusive workplace culture and high performing teams.

In this virtual Ask Me Anything session, we’ll define unconscious bias, explore why it might be affecting organisational decisions and suggestions for how to mitigate such biases in workplaces. We will also share key findings that highlight gender inequality, how both men and women can work towards building a gender inclusive workplace and at the same time where everyone can thrive.

Key Takeaways:

Raise awareness of the benefits of gender-diverse teams
Build recognition that there is a real gender imbalance in our workplaces
Enable participants to start having open conversations about gender diversity and challenge stereotypes
Highlight some strategies for men and women who want to support equality, and organizational solutions & actions to start addressing gender diversity

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This is a critical topic that requires the participation of all genders. As such, we would sincerely appreciate it if you encourage one person of another gender to attend this session with you. Changing sexist systems necessitates the participation of all.

Ask Us Anything: It's Unconscious!