Unbias - by Stacey A Gordon (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Unconscious Bias at Work will help readers to understand diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts and identify them in the workplace to understand where the bias lies within the workplace and provide readers with tools to actively remove barriers. We've defined the concepts; we've talked about what diversity is, what inclusion is, and how the concepts relate to the workplace. We've told everyone why diversity matters, why inclusion matters, and explained with charts, graphs, and statistics about return on investment and the business case for inclusion. But we are beyond talk and data. It's time for action. We need to provide tools to make these concepts actionable. The number one question Gordon receives from prospective clients is "how"? How do they do handle the conversation? How do they authentically discuss race when they've never had to previously? What can they do to be more inclusive? How do they help their employee resource groups (ERGs) without overburdening them with the extra work? Unconscious Bias at Work will answer these questions."--

Book Synopsis

Let the CEO of Rework Work help you understand diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts to actively remove bias from the workplace

Dismantling unhealthy workplaces involves much more than talking about it, and more than charts, graphs, and statistics--it requires action. Although it's increasingly common for businesses of all shapes and sizes to appreciate the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, many are often unaware of bias in the cultures they've created. Others might know there's a problem, but don't know how to properly address it.

UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias At Work helps you understand concepts of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion, shows you how to identify bias, and provides you with the tools for actively removing barriers and ensuring equity throughout your organization. Written by Stacey Gordon--CEO of Rework Work, a company on a mission to reduce bias in global talent acquisition and management--this real-world handbook offers step-by-step guidance on creating workplace cultures where employees feel they belong.

UNBIAS teaches you to:

• Identify and address bias in the workplace
• Understand what you can do to be more inclusive
• Handle potentially uncomfortable conversations
• Discuss race in an authentic and meaningful way
• Use workplace-proven tools that make concepts of diversity and equity actionable
• Help your employee resource groups without giving them extra work
• Place accountability on organizational policies that allow biased behavior

UNBIAS is a must-have resource for all employers, managers, and HR professionals seeking to create and sustain healthy, inclusive, and equitable workplace environments.

From the Back Cover

PRAISE FOR UNBIAS

"Based on many years of experience consulting with organizations across the globe, Stacey Gordon, a leading expert on addressing unconscious bias, has provided the go-to guide on where to start, what to do, who to involve, and how to achieve a truly inclusive workplace. UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work is an invaluable resource for business leaders who want to increase diversity, inclusion, and equity in their organizations. This book will challenge you to consider your diversity strategy and call you to create a work culture that is fully accepting of individual differences across race, gender, culture, and religion. This is a timely must-read book!"
--Bernice Ledbetter, EdD, Dean of Students and Alumni Affairs, Pepperdine Business School Director, Center for Women in Leadership Faculty, Organizational Theory and Management

"Corporations are looking for a way to embed diversity into their organization and culture. They are determined to drive actions and 'show' they are solving the issue. The challenge is, most haven't moved past the ability to have difficult conversations, create a strategy, and drive ACTUAL change. They don't have the tools. UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work can help your organization to implement a simple framework to drive sustainable strategies, and with the right level of support, this can be your blueprint for substantive change."
--Rocki Howard, Chief Diversity Officer, SmartRecruiters

"UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work shines a light on what it takes to successfully transform a company's culture to be healthy with thriving performance metrics! It is a must-read for leaders who recognize that excellent company culture increases employee morale, engagement, and productivity and eliminates turnover. After decades of questionable high's and low's in diversity, equity, and inclusion, this book brings the systemic change that has been missing and is a proven resource for any organization aiming for excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion."
--Dr. Sheila Robinson, Founder, Publisher and CEO, Diversity Woman Media

About the Author

STACEY A. GORDON is CEO of Rework Work, a company that helps employers dismantle hiring bias and guide candidates towards workplaces with inclusive cultures. She offers diversity, inclusion, and career-related online courses and has been recognized by Forbes as a Top 3 Business Leader Who Spoke Out About Diversity & Inclusion.