BREAKING THROUGH BIAS: Communication Techniques for Women to Succeed at Work-Session recording

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In this video, Andy Kramer discusses the issue of gender bias in the workplace and offers suggestions for addressing it. She emphasizes the need for organizations to prioritize the elimination of exclusionary behavior and adopt discrimination-resistant methods of personnel decision-making. She also encourages individuals to be aware of their own biases and to actively interrupt bias when they see it. Kramer suggests that organizations treat inequality in the home as a workplace problem, advocating for part-time and flexible schedules, maternity and paternity leave, and childcare facilities to support women in their careers. Lastly, she calls for organizations to halt unequal performance reviews, career advice, and leadership opportunities by eliminating biases in evaluations and providing equal opportunities for growth and development. Kramer also discusses the importance of individuals playing a role in addressing bias, both by taking steps to avoid exclusionary behavior and by being allies to others. She emphasizes the need for open dialogue and understanding between genders, and encourages men and women to support and mentor each other. Overall, Kramer emphasizes the need for organizations and individuals to work together to remove gender bias from the workplace and create more inclusive and equal environments.

Keywords

gender bias

workplace

exclusionary behavior

discrimination-resistant methods

biases

inequality in the home

equal opportunities

open dialogue

allies

inclusive environments