Unconscious Bias: Pronouns, Gender Spectrum, and Building Belonging in the Workplace

48 Min
June 14, 2021

When looking for a job, the importance of cultural belonging can’t be overstated, especially if you’re a member of a marginalized group. Join Monster and a panel of experts for a discussion on creating an inviting recruitment process, unconscious bias watch outs, and tips for ensuring you don’t accidentally miss out on qualified candidates.

Before “pandemic” became a household word, Merriam-Webster announced the pronoun “they” as the 2019 word of the year, noting the rise of the singular “they” to refer to nonbinary individuals.

According to a Pew Research survey, over a third of Americans in their teens and early 20s personally know someone who uses gender-neutral pronouns. Gen Z is also most likely to say that when a form or online profile asks about a person’s gender it should include options other than “man” or “woman.”

When looking for a job, the importance of cultural belonging can’t be overstated, especially if you’re a member of a marginalized group. However open this generation is, unconscious bias can still enter the interview process.

Join Monster and a panel of experts for a discussion on creating an inviting recruitment process, unconscious bias watch outs, and tips for ensuring you don’t accidentally miss out on qualified candidates.