The complexities of workplace diversity

        REQUIRED READING
Jansen, W., Otten, S., Vos, M., Podsiadlowski, A, & Van der Zee, K. (2016). Colorblind or colorful? How diversity approaches affect cultural majority and minority employees. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 46(2), 81-93. Excerpts: Diversity Approaches and Inclusion: Differences Between Majorities and Minorities, p. 82 83.

Kirwan Institute. (2012). Understanding implicit bias.
Pittinsky, T.L. (2016, April 11). We’re making the wrong case for diversity in Silicon Valley. Harvard Business Review.

Society for Human Resource Management. (2009). Global diversity and inclusion.

Smith, C., & Turner, S. (2015). The radical transformation of diversity and inclusion: The millennial influence. Deloitte University Leadership Center for Inclusion.

Uncovering talent: A new model of inclusion. (n.d.). Deloitte.

Media
1. Bailey, M. (2014, November). The danger of hiding who you are [Video]. TED Conferences.
. Hobson, M. (2014, March). Colorblind or color brave? [Video]. TED Conferences.
Bloom, P. (2014, January). Can prejudice ever be a good thing? [Video]. TED Conferences.

DISCUSSION QUESTION

Define the topic of preconceived biases and beliefs and how they may impact a persons perception and judgment. What is a preconceived notion?  Share an example of a preconceived belief you have had in the past and how you because aware of and overcame it.  What would you do differently in the future to make the other person feel welcomed or to decrease discomfort within yourself? Explain one new model of inclusion and how it can be used as an HR professional.

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