Impact of Unconscious Bias on Diversity and Inclusion

The Central New York Chapter of the Society for HR Management (CNYSHRM) is offering a virtual program for our members on May 4, 2023 entitled “Impact of Unconscious Bias on Diversity and Inclusion”. 

“Diversity is being invited to the party; Inclusion is being asked to dance” coined by Vernā Meyers, Esq., a nationally recognized expert on diversity and inclusion, demonstrates the necessity for us not to look at diversity as a one and done solution to meet an organization’s diversity goals...it’s so much more than that. Inclusion takes that diversity and mixes it all together drawing out the uniqueness everyone brings to an organization, lifting up its employees and successfully moving the organization forward towards social and financial success. Join Anthony as he explores unconscious bias – discussing what it is; how we address it in our everyday lives and how we can address it in our workplaces & in recruiting. Be prepared for a lively, interactive, and very important discussion about unconscious bias.

Learning objectives: 

1.   To discuss & understand the famous quote by Vernā Myers (a D & I expert), “Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.”

2.   Gain an understanding of the concept of unconscious bias and its impact towards our everyday lives and our diverse workplaces.

3.   Discuss how biases have an impact in recruitment.

4.   To realize that we all have biases, own our own activity & commit to action.

Facilitator: Anthony Paradiso

With fifteen years of HR leadership experience, Anthony Paradiso (He/Him/His) is a champion about DEI in the workplace and a leader of unbiased work environments that have proven to deliver positive results including revenue, retention, teamwork, and productivity.  Anthony has been with Industrial UI Services (IUI) [t.sidekickopen04.com] since 2008 and is the Vice President of HR Support Services.  He is also the Founder of AllThingzAP [t.sidekickopen04.com], where it is their primary mission for all to be their full authentic selves.  Anthony received his BA from Binghamton University, has a MS in Human Relations & Business, and has his SHRM certification.  He provides employers in all 50 States with Unemployment Insurance claims management services and successfully represents employers with Unemployment Insurance Hearings and Appeals.  The HR Support Services include employee handbook development and implementation, policy development, management training including diversity equity, and inclusion (DEI), anti-harassment and compliance, and other vital and necessary HR support services.  Anthony enjoys being on a host of boards and committees and has been on the awards list for top DEI leaders, as well as a recipient for his leadership towards LGBTQ+ Equity. Serving as a speaker, influencer, and educator, he is proud to have influenced the industry regarding unbiased and inclusive work environments.

This program is pending approval for 1.5 Professional Development Credits (PDCs)
through SHRM & HRCI