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Unconscious

Bias

Kim Admire, SAIC Chief Human Resources OfficerMay 16, 2015

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Unconscious Bias

DEFINITION: biases which occur automatically and are not in our conscious control.

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Examples of Unconscious Bias

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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

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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

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Measuring Progress

• Assess Current State• Review Key Metrics• Identify Trends• Conduct Focus Groups• Leverage Surveys• Develop Action Plans• Measure Impact

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• Career Aspirations• Special Assignments• Promotion Readiness• Willingness to Take Risks

Impacts on Self

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• Hidden Bias Tests• Mentoring• Coaching• Employee Resource Groups

Techniques for Improving Awareness

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Benefits of Increased Awareness