Microaggressions: What Are They and Why Are They So Harmful?

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Explore microaggressions in the workplace, their impact on individuals and organizational culture, and how to address them.

Join members of the Baltimore County Public Library’s system-wide Black Library Workers Affinity Group as they explore the phenomenon of microaggressions in the workplace, shedding light on the subtle forms of discrimination and their impact on individuals and organizational culture. In this on-demand webinar, examine how seemingly harmless comments or actions can perpetuate biases and marginalize certain groups, hindering productivity, engagement, and overall well-being. Through real-life examples and research backed insights, participants gain awareness of the different types of microaggressions and how to address them.

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Event tags:
Administration & Leadership
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
On-Demand
Online
Public Library
Rural Library
Tribal Library
Urban Library
Webinar
November 06, 2024
1:00 - 2:00pm CST

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