What is your name? Do you ever think you have been discriminated against because of it?

In this episode…
Consider how to make your contribution count:

  1. Have I felt I have been discriminated against because of my name?
  2. Have I ever assumed someone with a particular name has certain characteristics?
  3. What can I do to ensure I’m not demonstrating name bias?

Persisting biases that plague our world

by Suzanne F. Stevens, Conscious-Contribution™ Cultivator, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), YouMeWe.ca

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Depending on which country you are applying for a job. Your name could influence a job opportunity, or be a barrier to entry. Ensure you don't do this. #MyContributionCounts #YouMeWeMovement Share on X No room for bias - Chinese, Indian or Pakistani-sounding names were 28% less likely to get invited to an interview than the fictitious candidates with English-sounding names, even when their qualifications were the same.… Share on X Ethnically diverse companies are 35% more likely to outperform their non-diverse counterparts. #MyContributionCounts #YouMeWeMovement Share on X Do you think you have ever been favoured or discriminated against because of your name? Please share, where, when and how, so we all can become more aware of our biases. #MyContributionCounts #YouMeWeMovement Share on X

 

Until next time, make your contributions count.
#YouMeWeMovement #MyContributionCounts

 

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Suzanne F. Stevens Author, Keynote Speaker


Suzanne F Stevens - YouMeWe
Suzanne F Stevens - YouMeWe

Conscious Leadership & Social Contributor Cultivator • International Speaker • Author • Multi Award-Winning Social Entrepreneur of YouMeWe Social Impact Group Inc. — Make your contribution count for you • your organization • your community — YouMeWe.ca • we@youmewe.ca • 1.416.570.6557

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