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.

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 ...

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 ...

In recognition of the United Nation’s Human Rights Day, the encyclopedia is designed to highlight the pervasiveness and harm of microaggressions with tips to help change behaviours. “That’s so gay,” ...

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” ...

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 like these have the power to strain or damage relationships in the workplace and negatively impact culture and productivity. But such outcomes need not be absolute. Under the right ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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 . In this video, Narjust Duma, MD, previews an ASCO Annual Meeting education session that will define ...