Stay on the Alert for Unconscious Bias

A reputation for discrimination keeps underrepresented groups from entering the tech sector. Bias takes many different forms. By identifying it and removing it from your organization, you can establish a positive work culture.

Sometimes it’s easy for us to recognize that we have preconceived notions and prejudices. The danger of unconscious bias is that it affects our decisions without our even being aware of it. Stereotypes can be absorbed deeply into our thought processes that we automatically like or dislike someone without knowing why. 

There are many ways companies can tackle unconscious bias: recruitment via blind screening, training programs and providing peer groups for people with similar interests. Xperteks consistently focuses on ensuring that unconscious bias doesn’t affect the hiring process so that deserving talent gets hired.