Unconscious Bias–Building Inclusive, Equitable Workplaces in Richmond, VA

Unconscious Bias – Building Inclusive & Equitable Workplaces

📜 Certification: Kogniora Global Certificate of Completion

📅 Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)

🏫 Format: Live Instructor-Led (In-Person or Virtual) | Includes Food & Beverages

🗣 Language: English

🎯 CEU Credits: .8

Course Overview

Unconscious bias influences our decisions, behaviors, and interactions more than we often realize, especially in the workplace. These hidden biases can impact hiring decisions, team dynamics, leadership effectiveness, and overall organizational culture.

The Unconscious Bias Training Program by Kogniora Global is designed to help professionals recognize, understand, and address these biases to foster a more inclusive, equitable, and high-performing work environment.

Through engaging discussions, real-world examples, and practical exercises, this course equips participants with the awareness and tools needed to reduce bias, improve decision-making, and promote diversity and inclusion across all levels of the organization.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this high-impact workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand what unconscious bias is and how it shapes perceptions and decisions
• Identify different types of biases that affect workplace behavior
• Recognize how bias impacts hiring, performance evaluations, and teamwork
• Learn practical strategies to mitigate bias in daily interactions
• Develop inclusive leadership and communication practices
• Handle bias-related concerns and complaints effectively
• Build a culture of fairness, respect, and belonging

Who Should Attend?

This program is ideal for:

• HR professionals and recruiters
• Managers, team leaders, and supervisors
• Diversity & Inclusion professionals
• Business leaders and decision-makers
• Employees at all levels who want to foster an inclusive workplace

Why Enroll ?

• Enhance workplace fairness and inclusivity
• Improve hiring and decision-making processes
• Strengthen team collaboration and morale
• Reduce organizational risks related to bias and discrimination
• Build a culture of respect, innovation, and high performance

Course Modules Module 1: Getting Started

• Introduction and housekeeping guidelines
• Understanding workshop objectives
• Pre-assessment and expectations setting

Module 2: What is Unconscious Bias?

• Definition and key concepts
• How unconscious bias works in the brain
• Common triggers of bias
• Real-world impact in professional settings
• Practical illustration and reflection

Module 3: Types of Unconscious Bias (I)

• Affinity Bias
• Halo Effect
• Attribution Bias
• Confirmation Bias
• Case-based learning and review

Module 4: Types of Unconscious Bias (II)

• Horns Effect
• Contrast Effect
• Beauty Bias
• Height Bias
• Interactive examples and discussion

Module 5: Types of Unconscious Bias (III)

• Conformity Bias
• Gender Bias
• Name Bias
• Ageism Bias
• Practical scenarios and insights

Module 6: Effects on Company

• Bias in recruitment and hiring decisions
• Impact on opinions and evaluations
• Employee turnover and workplace morale
• Organizational reputation risks
• Case studies and review

Module 7: Mitigating Unconscious Bias

• Setting clear expectations
• Encouraging open feedback
• Promoting participation and inclusion
• Training employees effectively
• Practical strategies and application

Module 8: Training

• Designing effective bias training programs
• Who should be trained and why
• Best practices for conducting training
• Measuring understanding and outcomes

Module 9: Promote Inclusion

• Educating teams on diversity and inclusion
• Celebrating differences
• Active listening and employee engagement
• Strengthening anti-discrimination policies

Module 10: Benefits

• Building a positive workplace culture
• Ethical and fair decision-making
• Financial and performance benefits
• Legal compliance and risk reduction

Module 11: Handling Complaints

• Gathering relevant information
• Evaluating complaint credibility
• Conducting fair interviews
• Taking appropriate corrective actions

Module 12: Wrapping Up

• Key takeaways and reflections
• Addressing pending questions
• Action planning for real-world application
• Course evaluation and completion