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Micro-inequities

Micro-inequities are the cause of many diversity conflicts in the workplace. These are a range of subtle signs of inequities, unfairness and exclusion experienced by individuals of a diverse workplace. These micro-inequities often contribute to cases of depression, high stress, withdrawal, diminished self-esteem, conflicts, sabotage and the loss of qualified employees.

Who is vulnerable to micro-inequities?

Anyone from a diverse group such as gender, culture, ethnicity, orientation or anyone who is not part of the mainstream workplace culture can experience micro-inequites. There are many subtle signs and actions that can leave employees feeling inferior, isolated and excluded from the group. Whereas racism, bullying and discrimination are more concrete and visible issues, micro-inequities build up over time and can often go unnoticed, even to the victim.

Victims of Micro-inequities share that they experience the following:

Disregard
Being shut down
Being under-valued
Lack of opportunities
Feeling squeezed out
Being reminded that they see things differently
Having their ideas and opinions questioned
Feeling judged
Being overlooked
Feeling unfairly treated
Feeling a lack of forgiveness for common errors
Undermining
Intolerance
Lack of equal time and attention

In order to truly sustain a diverse workplace, organizations need to help their employees become more conscious of how and where they send messages that can be classified as micro-inequities. We will help your workplace reduce micro-inequities and workplace unfairness and increase inclusiveness and reconciliation.

If you are a victim of micro-inequities, get a consultation with us before you send out your resume. There is much you can do with the support of a coach or mentor to help you redefine yourself and your perspective. There are also ways to help create awareness that will win you friends and support rather than cutting your losses.

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