Who is Your Bias?

Abstract

This essay discusses the importance of recognizing and overcoming our social biases in the workplace. Prejudice can hold organizations back from reaching maximum potential. Race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and other differences should not just be ignored but accepted and utilized as strengths. Studies have shown that we can recognize and overcome our personal biases. The research explored throughout this essay expounds the benefits of overcoming our biases and how this can be achieved.