Biased Language in the Workplace - Inspired from "Better Allies" by Karen Catlin

2. Select the phrases from the list below that contain signs of bias in hiring and promotion discussions.

That candidate wouldn’t be a culture fit.

They wouldn’t want this role because of the travel.

I'd like to compare the candidates based on their qualifications.

I’d like to see them prove they can handle [responsibility they’ve already done] before promoting them.

That candidate doesn’t have [some qualification that doesn’t exist on the job description but that more privileged candidates meet].

I don’t want to lower the bar.

That candidate would be a culture add.

There’s not enough pipeline to hire more women or people of color.

3. Select the phrases from the list below that contain signs of bias in the workplace.

I’m not racist/sexist/homophobic, but [some derogatory comment].

I’ve never seen [some form of harassment just reported], so I don’t think it could happen here.

I’m sure they didn’t mean to offend anyone.

I take reports of harassment very seriously.

[To the only woman in the room] Can you take notes?

Why don't we rotate the responsibility of taking notes?

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