How can Fred reconcile his specific concerns without calling attention to his “otherness”?. 
Did Diego and Dana set a policy designed to make Fred feel uncomfortable?. Were Robin and Rita being malicious in their attempts to solve a problem?. What Do You Think Happened at HardNoggin? Or maybe, just maybe, he should find a new place to work, where his flat head won’t be an issue at all? Maybe he could wear two hats, but that might be perceived as “flaunting” his flat head or as making fun of the new policy. He’ll also have trouble keeping the hat on, and he’ll feel silly. If he follows the policy without question, he still has the problem of falling-object-induced head pain. If he asks how the new policy affects him, he might be inviting trouble. Do they not know - or just not care - about the problems people with flat heads face in the Noggin industry?. Is this new policy a way of telling Fred he’s not welcome?. (No one at HardNoggin has mentioned it, of course, but it would be hard not to notice.) Or does it have to do with his … well, let’s just say it… *whispers* Fred has a flat head. If so, was it because he is new to HardNoggin?. Was he intentionally left out of the decision-making process?. When he hears about the new policy, he has some concerns: He’s still learning about HardNoggin’s business and getting a feel for the company culture. Well, Almost Everyone… Fred is one of HardNoggin’s newest employees. Everyone is really excited and can’t wait to try on their new HardNoggin Hard Hat. When they share their idea, Diego and Dana agree this will make employees happier and save the company a lot of money. They want to institute a new policy requiring HardNoggin employees to wear hard hats, and they’ve already found a supplier! Robin and Rita have come up with an ingenious idea. They have noticed lately that when things fall from the sky, it hurts their heads. Our friends at HardNoggin Industries are trying to solve a serious problem. A Cautionary Tale from “HardNoggin Industries” This article explores the concepts of affinity bias, in-groups, and privilege in a work setting, as well as the pitfalls of failing to recognize these patterns. I’ve already covered unconscious bias and what to do about it. AFFINITY BIAS DEFINITION PROFESSIONAL
Author’s note: This article is adapted from my book, Network Beyond Bias.Įach of us needs to understand why our professional networks lack diversity by default and why we should change our default settings.
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