Understanding and Addressing Subconscious Bias in the Workplace

Please note: The event is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. As part of registering to attend this event, if you have not previously completed a Year 3 UKSPF EOI can you now do this as part of the registration process. We cannot register you for the event without having a completed EOI.

Guest host: John Bucanan, Training & Development Lead, Cheshire West Voluntary Action

Subconscious bias refers to the automatic, often unconscious, judgments and stereotypes people hold about others based on factors like race, gender, age or appearance. These biases develop from societal influences, personal experiences, and cultural conditioning, and they can affect our behaviour and decision-making without us even realising it. 

While everyone has implicit biases, the challenge lies in recognising and addressing them, as they can lead to significant unintended discrimination which negatively impacts the workplace, especially in relation to:

• Hiring and Recruitment
• Performance Evaluations
• Promotions and Leadership Opportunities
• Collaboration and Team Dynamics
• Workplace Culture
• Impact on Innovation and Creativity
• Employee Engagement and Retention

Understanding subconscious bias is a critical step toward creating more equitable and inclusive environments, as it helps us become aware of our hidden prejudices and work actively to mitigate their impact.

As part of our ‘Meet the Experts’ series of events, join our workshop to find out more about understanding and addressing subconscious bias in your workplace.
 
The event is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. 

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. Visit UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus for more information. 

Visit the Cheshire West and Chester Council website for information on the UKSPF Communities and Place, and People and Skills projects.