Women and Gender Bias: Being an Only or Double Only Women and Gender Bias: Being an Only or Double Only

Most workplaces today have evolved to a more equal representation of employees, when it comes to gender. Still, many workers find themselves being the "only" of their race or gender in the room or on their team. In this program, we're going to talk through what it means to be an "only" or "double only," and the challenges you may face in these situations. We'll also discuss various ways to deal with being an "only," including finding community, advocating for yourself, and communicating with HR.

Most workplaces today have evolved to a more equal representation of employees, when it comes to gender. Still, many workers find themselves being the "only" of their race or gender in the room or on their team. In this program, we're going to talk through what it means to be an "only" or "double only," and the challenges you may face in these situations. We'll also discuss various ways to deal with being an "only," including finding community, advocating for yourself, and communicating with HR.