Any employer or manager who is serious about diversity, equity and inclusion should make understanding microaggressions a priority. The term “microaggressions” was first coined in the 70s by Dr.

We all want to feel safe at work. But many of us end up feeling uncomfortable or hurt because of microaggressions. Intentional or unintentional, these actions can have a significant impact on our ...

While at a past job, Rumbi Bwerinofa-Petrozzello, CPA/CFF, worked on a team with one other Black woman. They looked nothing alike, but that didn’t stop her colleagues from getting them confused, said ...

When a respected North Bay executive resigned last month, alleging racial bias and microaggressions directed toward her, it was a public declaration of a chronic issue for the business community.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 2020 McKinsey survey showed 84% of respondents have experienced workplace microaggressions, with additional ...

A few months into a construction job, Rob Cintron said he was working on a house with his crew chief and a younger co-worker, who were both white. The crew chief would giggle after repeating an ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. The term “microaggression” is trending. Inherent in its meaning are the seemingly “little” ...

“Reminder that the ‘micro’ prefix in ‘microaggression’ isn’t a measurement of the size of the slight. It means it happens at the ‘micro’ level, i.e. between individuals. This is in contrast to the ...

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, leaders should celebrate and elevate the contributions of their AAPI colleagues. They should also focus on committing to ...

Microaggressions often lead to negative impacts on workplace culture and productivity, but perpetrators and targets can work to repair their relationship — and potentially even strengthen it, ...

Inclusion within a business means involving and empowering everyone and recognizing their inherent worth and dignity. An inclusive company also promotes and sustains a sense of belonging through its ...

A woman has declared that she is no longer “a corporate baddie” after quitting her job after just six months. She said she has no guilt because her colleagues couldn't even respect her co-worker ...