Microaggressions in the workplace are small subtle acts of exclusion. And they are often unintentional. But over time these small slights can have a MACRO impact and can be a major barrier to workplace inclusion, feeling like death by 1,000 cuts. Microaggressions are comments, insults, and discriminatory behaviors toward an individual based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any piece that pertains to a person’s identity. Microaggressions can be conveyed verbally as well as nonverbally through someone’s actions, facial expressions, and reactions.
Unravel the subtle, yet harmful acts of exclusion that threaten your workplace’s inclusivity and diversity. Microaggressions might be unintentional, but their impact is anything but small.
1. Understand the true cost of microaggressions on your employees and company culture
2. Recognize verbal and nonverbal cues that signal exclusion
3. Prevent the “death by 1,000 cuts” effect on workplace inclusion
