Unconscious Bias: The Impact of Microaggressions
Length
10 Minutes
Course Type
Mobile Friendly
Audience
All Employees
Empower Your
Workforce
Microaggression Training to Address Subtle Slights and Strengthen Inclusion
What are microaggressions? How can I avoid them? What should I do if I’ve committed one? Or if I witness one?
Microaggressions may seem small, but their impact is anything but. These repeated, subtle slights—whether related to race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or other aspects of identity—communicate negative or dismissive messages that can harm workplace culture. While sometimes intentional, microaggressions often occur unconsciously, even from well-meaning colleagues. Over time, these “micro” acts can have a “macro” effect, undermining trust, respect, and inclusion.
Unconscious Bias: The Impact of Microaggressions training helps learners identify microaggressive behaviors and practice effective strategies for responding—whether as the person affected, a bystander, or the individual responsible. Through real-world scenarios and actionable tools, employees gain the skills to minimize harm, foster respect, and strengthen a culture of inclusion.
SHIFT HR Compliance Training is the only HR compliance training company founded by employment attorneys, giving us unique insight into the real issues employees and leaders face. Unlike traditional training that checks boxes, our courses combine case law, workplace scenarios, and engaging storytelling to create learning that resonates. Our Unconscious Bias: The Impact of Microaggressions course delivers learning that lasts, shifting everyday behaviors to safeguard culture, lower risk, and help businesses thrive.
Microaggressions may seem small, but their cumulative impact over time can be significant—eroding trust, respect, and workplace culture. Unconscious Bias: The Impact of Microaggressions training helps learners recognize behaviors that qualify as microaggressions and provides practical, actionable strategies for responding. Through interactive scenarios, participants gain the skills to address these subtle slights effectively, whether they are the target, a bystander, or the person responsible.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Help employees recognize the types of behaviors
that can be considered microaggressions - Develop empathy and awareness of the impact
microaggressions have on their targets - Promote effective strategies for avoiding
microaggressions in workplace interactions - Encourage employees to act as upstanders when
they witness microaggressions
Our 10-minute microlearning courses are built for today’s workplace: flexible, engaging, and grounded in real-world skills. Each course delivers practical tools employees can apply immediately to strengthen communication, feedback, and team culture.
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When Microaggressions Are Addressed, Cultures Grow Stronger
SHIFT HR Compliance Training can help you recognize and interrupt microaggressions, strengthen inclusion, and protect your culture and your bottom line.
of Americans say microaggressions are a serious workplace problem
billion in lost productivity due to racial injustice
of women reported experiencing at least one form of competence-based microaggression
Course Details
| Format | Self-paced eLearning with interactive scenarios and reflection points |
| Duration | 10 Minutes |
| Languages | English and Spanish (others available upon request) |
| Certification | Instant certificate download |
| Accessibility | WCAG 2.1 AA compliant, screen-reader compatible, closed captions included |
| Flexible Delivery Options | SCORM-ready training, hosted by SHIFT or on your LMS |
| Customization | Turnkey branding options |
| White Glove Implementation | Dedicated Project Manager
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Minimize your risk exposure with training built by top-rate employment law attorneys with deep expertise in state, federal, and global mandates.
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Achieve lasting change with empathy-based training that shifts mindsets and behavior, with additional learning resources for reinforcement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What to consider when choosing the right workplace culture training to recognize and address microaggressions in your organization
Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional comments or actions that communicate negative or dismissive messages about someone’s identity. Over time, they can harm trust, morale, and inclusion in the workplace.
The course helps learners recognize microaggressive behaviors and practice effective strategies for responding, whether as the person impacted, a bystander, or the one responsible.
By reducing microaggressions, organizations strengthen collaboration, build respect, and create a culture where employees feel valued and supported, leading to higher engagement and performance.
Culture shapes how employees interact, collaborate, and perform. Training provides the tools to build trust, respect, and inclusivity, which in turn improves engagement, retention, and overall organizational success.
When employees learn skills like effective communication, respectful feedback, and inclusivity, collaboration becomes smoother and conflicts are handled more constructively. This leads to stronger relationships and better team outcomes.
A positive culture doesn’t just make work more enjoyable — it directly influences innovation, productivity, and the bottom line. Consistent training ensures cultural values are reinforced, helping organizations adapt, grow, and thrive over time.
Investing in workplace culture training helps prevent costly lawsuits, reduces employee turnover, and minimizes productivity loss caused by toxic workplace behavior. Proactive training fosters a respectful culture, which lowers the risk of legal claims and reputational damage, ultimately saving organizations significant money over time.
SHIFT HR Compliance Training’s course is fully customizable to reflect your organization’s brand, industry, and workforce needs. Companies can seamlessly incorporate their logo, colors, and messaging to create a familiar, engaging learning environment. Policies, scenarios, and examples can also be tailored to align with local regulations, industry standards, and workplace realities.
For organizations with unique needs, SHIFT offers bespoke development to design content that mirrors company culture and addresses specific challenges employees may face. This flexibility ensures not only compliance but also greater employee engagement, retention, and impact. When training feels relevant, practical, and connected to your brand, it resonates more deeply with learners—strengthening buy-in and fostering a culture of accountability, respect, allyship, and inclusion across your workforce.
SHIFT HR Compliance Training’s legal expertise ensures all of our trainings meet Federal and State compliance, which allows your company to roll-out training with confidence and trust. Not only is all content legally vetted, but it is engaging, creative, and warm. Your employees will gain critical knowledge, practice real-world examples, and learn foundation skills in our training.
