An Introduction to Microaggressions in the Workplace

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Have you ever felt as though you are unsafe in the workplace? Safety can mean many things to employees based on a wide variety of factors. Microaggressions can be one factor that can reduce the sense of safety in the workplace.

Complete the following quiz to assess what you already know about microaggressions in the workplace.

 

 

How did you find this activity? Did you find you were able to properly categorize all these actions, or did you have some trouble?

In the workplace, it is very important to learn about microaggressions. In this lesson, you will learn how to identify, categorize and address microaggressions that target Indigenous communities in the workplace. Reducing microaggressions can make the workplace a safer and more inclusive place for all employees.

 

Learning Goals

By the end of this lesson, I will be able to:

  1. Define microaggressions and understand the role they play in workplace interactions.
  2. Recognize and categorize workplace microaggressions, particularly those targeting Indigenous employees.

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