While microaggressions are subtle, they create huge challenges for people that feel disparaged in the workplace. Sadly, a culture that breeds microaggression typically makes it easier to exclude vulnerable employees in terms of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, age, ability, etc.

Much like all topics or words centered around challenging our biases, even mentioning the word microaggression causes the accused to become defensive. On the opposite side of things, those that are victims of the behavior, feel devalued and demoralized.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategist Tali Lavarry will share in a discussion called:

Microaggressions in the Workplace…Not as Small as They Seem

Some of the key take-away’s are:

• Acknowledging and accepting that microaggressions are a very real thing, and that they create very real problems.

• Styles & types of microaggression.

• How microaggression affects your colleagues & businesses.

• Discussions & discovery about combating microaggressions in the workplace.

About Tali:

Tali Lavarry is the founder of Yum Yum Morale, a DEI Consultancy that focuses on the retention and advancement of diverse hires. Organizations large and small look to her, to bridge the gap between their leadership team and marginalized hires. Tali is the author of Confessions from Your Token Black Colleague, which will be released to the world on August 21st of this year. She is also a collaborator with Haas Berkeley’s Center for Equity, Gender & Leadership; and a member of Washington State University’s Foster School of Business Alumni.