UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work

by Stacey A. Gordon

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

Genres: Nonfiction

Unknown Binding

Published March 30, 2021

About the author

Leading at the intersection of diversity, inclusion, and workplace culture, as CEO and Chief Diversity Strategist of Rework Work, Stacey focuses on reworking how companies work; including how they inclusively recruit, hire and engage employees, effectively creating inclusion and belonging for all. Stacey is a LinkedIn Learning instructor and the creator of the popular unconscious bias course, which along with her other three courses have accumulated more than 1 million views. The unconscious bias course has been translated into several languages and has been featured globally.

As a consultant and career strategist, Stacey has written career and diversity related articles and provided content for SHRM, Fast Company, Skillsoft, Forbes, NPR Radio, BBC Radio, Essence Magazine, and Monster.com, to name a few. Her DEI Strategy book, UNBIAS, is currently available for pre-order at https://reworkwork.com/unbias-book and a free DEI workplace assessment can be accessed via https://reworkwork.com/unbias-blueprint.

Stacey earned her MBA from Pepperdine University Business School and her SHRM-SCP certification as well as the inclusive Workplace Culture Credential from the Society for Human Resource Management.

Reviews

[Chance Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Very informative.

Highly recommend this book if you want to be thoughtful about introducing D&I into your business. Purchase it today! Stacey Gordon is someone you should be familiar with.

[Scott Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is okay. It is easy to tune out this type of book because it is written from a lifetime of experience that I haven't had. I suppose if I wrote a book about my peoples struggles it may not resonate with others outside people who understand my experience. I think that is why it is tough to write a book with this title and point how broken the systems are. It is impossible to do it without leaning in a direction.

[Aaron Ambrose · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good information and insights, but I found it a bit sloppy, which was distracting. Partially it’s due to some proofing slips, and partially due to unclear language and awkward juxtapositions in places. I did benefit from Gordon’s expertise, and I’m sure I’ll consult this book going forward, but one more editorial sweep would have given this better clarity and impact.

[Alisha Raquel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thorough breakdown on actionable steps to create diversity, equity and inclusion at work. If anyone is interested in leading or supporting this work, this is a must read. I bought a second copy to give to my coworker who is starting a DEI committee at work with me in a predominantly white space. I'm so thankful to have this book to guide us.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was clear and easy with great tips to implement right away.

[Sasha]

DNF. Too boring. Maybe will revisit later.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very eye opening. Clear and concise. I loved the real world examples, the humor infused and the actionable steps. Every person who has a leadership role or strives for one should read this book.

[Maileen Hamto · Rating 4 out of 5]

More than a year after the tragic and brutal murder of George Floyd sparked massive protests that demanded greater accountability in terms of racial justice, organizations continue to address the need for diversity and inclusion. Stacey Gordon offers her experience as a diversity leader tackling contentious issues in Unbias: Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work. Gordon provides practical advice on how organizations should address biases at work, referencing dimensions of diversity beyond race and ethnicity. Yet, Gordon also makes the case for why leaders should develop the personal comfort and capacity to lead difficult conversations about racial issues in the workplace.

This book is a timely read for anyone who is committed to developing equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplaces. It’s especially useful for human resources and/or diversity and inclusion managers who are tasked with operationalizing diversity initiatives in the workplace. In a straightforward and pragmatic way, Gordon bridges the gap in understanding between the proponents of social justice and those in the business world. Data are critical to defining and addressing workforce diversity gaps, and Gordon offers actionable advice on eliminating biases in recruitment and hiring processes.

Beyond implementing employee training on unconscious biases, Gordon challenges leaders to champion equity at work by modeling and rewarding inclusive behaviors and practices. The work has legal, moral, and business imperatives. To be successful, all those imperatives must be addressed to articulate and sustain an organization’s commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Note: This review was originally published in San Francisco Book Review

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first read this book on a flight into a city where I had to lead through a tough situation. Packed with practical insights on inclusion, unconscious bias, and navigating hard conversations, it was exactly what I needed. It gave me the grounded confidence to walk into the room, set the tone, and have the conversation—and the outcome exceeded expectations. This is essential reading for anyone who needs a primer on the what and why of DEI, especially those responsible for creating environments where every voice is heard and potential is unlocked. Grab your highlighter—this one’s staying on your forever shelf.

This book is both highly readable (I read it on a flight) and highly actionable.