Ellen Pao – Photo credit: nytimes.com

The recent case of Ellen Pao had us thinking about implicit bias in the workplace. You know, the type of bias that is not documented in emails, work reports or performance reviews, yet is a constant stigma looming over women at work.

How do you prove non-documented, implicit bias? Many of us have experienced this type of bias that left us hurt and confused. It may even have cost some their careers, credibility and sanity for that matter.

My $0.05: Tread carefully here. Implicit bias is real, yet extremely difficult to prove. If you feel you’re being discriminated against in the workplace, your first bet should be to rely on concrete, preferably documented evidence.
In the absence of tangible evidence, you may want to seriously consider if you want to risk your career, or get out and seek a better environment.

Did you ever have to prove implicit bias?

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