The rise of workplace bias in the COVID-19 era: What we can do to fight back

Virtual work should not come with new forms of discrimination and exclusion. Here's how leaders can reduce the likelihood of bias.

By Michele Ruiz | March 18, 2022 at 11:19 AM

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It's no secret that bias – whether intentional or unconscious – and even outright discrimination can rise in periods of prolonged stress. From the COVID-19 pandemic to the redoubled movements for social justice that reached new heights in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, it is clear that the last two years have served as a tipping point for prolonged stress, anxiety, and uncertainty.

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