TED Talks Daily How to design gender bias out of your workplace | Sara Sanford
Feb 25, 2020
Sara Sanford, a gender equity consultant, shares her insights on dismantling workplace bias with a data-driven approach. She highlights the challenges women face, like the stagnant wage gap and underrepresentation in leadership. Sanford emphasizes the importance of transforming workplace culture, urging organizations to implement proactive strategies for real change. She introduces new standards and a certification for gender equity, aiming to create meaningful metrics that reflect women's experiences in the workforce.
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Howard's Approval
- Sara Sanford struggled to get Howard's support for her women's recruitment initiative.
- Howard only endorsed the proposal after hearing it from a male colleague, highlighting gender bias.
Stalled Progress
- Despite increased opportunities, progress toward gender equality has stalled in the last decade.
- Women face underrepresentation, limited access to leadership, and higher attrition rates in growing sectors.
Ineffective Training
- Traditional diversity training often backfires, even making bias worse.
- Focusing on women's behavior change overlooks systemic issues like unconscious bias.