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Book Title: Microaggressions in the Workplace

by Mahshid Soleimani and Catherine Kwantes

Book Description: Microaggressions are the subtle, often unintentional comments or actions that communicate negative or derogatory messages about a person's identity or background. This book delves into the critical issue of microaggressions in the workplace.While seemingly innocuous, microaggressions can have a profound impact on marginalized and minority group employees, undermining their sense of belonging, well-being, and career advancement. This resource equips readers with the knowledge and strategies to:•Understand the different types of microaggressions, from verbal to environmental•Recognize microaggressions in their own workplace interactions and environments•Explore the psychological and professional consequences of microaggressions•Develop effective communication skills to address microaggressions, both against oneself and others•Implement organizational policies and practices to cultivate a more inclusive, microaggression-free work cultureWhether you are a manager, HR professional, or employee, this book is an invaluable tool for building more equitable, respectful, and supportive workplaces where all individuals can thrive. By addressing microaggressions experienced by many Indigenous employees head-on, organizations can foster a true sense of belonging and psychological safety for marginalized and minority employees.

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Book Description

Microaggressions are the subtle, often unintentional comments or actions that communicate negative or derogatory messages about a person’s identity or background. This book delves into the critical issue of microaggressions in the workplace.

While seemingly innocuous, microaggressions can have a profound impact on marginalized and minority group employees, undermining their sense of belonging, well-being, and career advancement. This resource equips readers with the knowledge and strategies to:

  • Understand the different types of microaggressions, from verbal to environmental
  • Recognize microaggressions in their own workplace interactions and environments
  • Explore the psychological and professional consequences of microaggressions
  • Develop effective communication skills to address microaggressions, both against oneself and others
  • Implement organizational policies and practices to cultivate a more inclusive, microaggression-free work culture

Whether you are a manager, HR professional, or employee, this book is an invaluable tool for building more equitable, respectful, and supportive workplaces where all individuals can thrive. By addressing microaggressions experienced by many Indigenous employees head-on, organizations can foster a true sense of belonging and psychological safety for marginalized and minority employees.

Authors

Mahshid Soleimani and Catherine Kwantes

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Society and Social Sciences

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Title
Microaggressions in the Workplace
Authors
Mahshid Soleimani and Catherine Kwantes
Contributors
Wendi L. Adair and Leanne Gosse
License

Icon for the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

Microaggressions in the Workplace Copyright © 2025 by Mahshid Soleimani and Catherine Kwantes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

Primary Subject
Society and Social Sciences
Additional Subject(s)
Indigenous peoples / Indigeneity, Occupational and industrial psychology
Institutions
Conestoga College, University of Waterloo, University of Windsor
Publisher
University of Windsor
Publisher City
Windsor, ON
Publication Date
February 1, 2025