The term bias is used to describe a systematic distortion in a process of judging someone/something, and as a rule this distortion negatively effects certain groups.

According to research bias contributes to women not being offered the same opportunity as men. Almost three out of four women have experienced bias against them in the work life, and the ones that have experienced bias is more likely to leave their job.

Women of color, HBTQ+-women and women with disabilities encounters even more bias. And yet, only one out of three employees, including managers, challenges bias when they encounter it. Knowing that bias exists doesn't solve the problem, learn how YOU can fight bias.