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Avoid the exclusion trap

Avoid the exclusion trap

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Avoid the exclusion trap

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- I remember working for temp to hire agency in town. I was so excited when the recruiter told me my resume and experience was impeccable for the positions needed by employers. Over the next few months, I didn't receive any interest from employers, only interviews. It was quite frustrating. Finally, I got up the nerve to ask one of the recruiters what I would need to do to get one of the jobs. Their response was that my natural hair, even though neat in appearance, was considered unprofessional, and if I wanted to get the job, I would need to straighten with heat or chemically process my hair. I was excluded. In this lesson, I will dive into ways to avoid implicit bias exclusion and create a culture that recognizes and welcomes the unique abilities, thoughts, and experiences that make up your organization. First, understand that implicit bias or unconscious bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect…

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