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Unconscious Bias: A Proactive Business Case (Revised 10/4/22)

  • October 11, 2022
  • 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
  • 70 South 7 (UAFS Location in FS's Bakery District)

Registration

  • Non-Members are welcome! Please use the Guest button to register.
  • Non-Members are welcome! Please use the Guest button to register.
  • This event is $25 WAHRA members who have paid their 2022 membership dues!
  • This event is $25 WAHRA members who have paid their 2022 membership dues!

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Unconscious Bias: A Proactive Business Case 


Presented by Dr. Kim Gordon, UAFS Center for Economic Development, Fort Smith, AR 


Participants will journey alongside Dr. Gordon as she discusses the business case for an inclusive culture. Beginning the session with ancestral land acknowledgement, Dr G highlights the importance of growing a mindset of obligation rather than one of entitlement. Dr G reviews recent EEOC headlines, census data, and the issues trending in the workplace. She then guides participants through a conversation about the value of DEI, growing understanding of DEI’s impact, and some steps to help participants illuminate then diminish a bias or two.

This is dual delivery session with in-person or remote options.  All registrants will a Zoom link in the confirmation and reminder emails.  Please select your intended manner of participation when registering. 

Parking permits are not required.  Parking is available in a number of locations including the lots

  • adjacent to the National Cemetery (north edge) on Garland Avenue (FREE)
  • adjacent to the ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center on the east side of Wheeler (Free)
  • and for a nominal rate in metered spaces and the parking garage at 715 Rogers Avenue.

Unconscious Bias  has been submitted to SHRM and HRCI.  Approvals are pending.

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