Dr. Suzanne Wertheim is a national expert on language and bias.
After getting her Ph.D. in Linguistics from Berkeley, she held faculty positions at Northwestern, University of Maryland, and UCLA. In 2011, she left the university system in order to apply her expertise to real-world problems.
As head of Worthwhile Research & Consulting, Dr. Wertheim analyzes and addresses bias at work. Using the tools of linguistic anthropology, she guides clients to more inclusive language, content, and workplaces. Dr. Wertheim’s book "The Inclusive Language Field Guide" will be available from Penguin Random House in October 2023.
In today's world, it's become increasingly important for individuals and organizations to prioritize inclusion. In this conversation, Dr. Suzanne Wertheim shares one element where everyone can strive toward inclusivity: language.
Using language in the workplace that helps others feel included is a proven strategy for creating safety at work, positive engagement, and new ideas. This course is designed to help you recognize the importance of using inclusive language at work and deploy strategies to foster inclusion with your words.
You already know about unconscious bias. Here’s how it can lead to “unconscious demotions.”