Date post: | 21-Dec-2015 |
Category: |
Documents |
Upload: | gilbert-garrett |
View: | 220 times |
Download: | 0 times |
© SAIC. All rights reserved.
Unconscious
Bias
Kim Admire, SAIC Chief Human Resources OfficerMay 16, 2015
SAIC.com© SAIC. All rights reserved. | SAIC Communications
2
Unconscious Bias
DEFINITION: biases which occur automatically and are not in our conscious control.
SAIC.com© SAIC. All rights reserved. | SAIC Communications
3
Examples of Unconscious Bias
SAIC.com© SAIC. All rights reserved. | SAIC Communications
4
Impacts on Workplace
• Hiring Decisions• Selection for Training or Special Assignments• Recommendations for Promotion• Performance Assessments• Career Mentoring• Talent Reviews• Succession Plans for Top Jobs
SAIC.com© SAIC. All rights reserved. | SAIC Communications
5
Ways to Address
• Hidden Bias Tests• Review Job Advertisements• "Rooney Rule" for Interviewing Candidates• Blind Interviews• Structured Interviews• Learning Programs
– "Just-in-Time" Training– Annual Awareness Training– Workshops for Leaders/Employees– Online Learning
SAIC.com© SAIC. All rights reserved. | SAIC Communications
6
Measuring Progress
• Assess Current State• Review Key Metrics• Identify Trends• Conduct Focus Groups• Leverage Surveys• Develop Action Plans• Measure Impact
SAIC.com© SAIC. All rights reserved. | SAIC Communications
7
• Career Aspirations• Special Assignments• Promotion Readiness• Willingness to Take Risks
Impacts on Self
SAIC.com© SAIC. All rights reserved. | SAIC Communications
8
• Hidden Bias Tests• Mentoring• Coaching• Employee Resource Groups
Techniques for Improving Awareness
SAIC.com© SAIC. All rights reserved. | SAIC Communications
9
Benefits of Increased Awareness