Categories : *Industrial & Organizational Psychology - Perspectives on Science and Practice Diversity Job Attitudes Performance
Combating Stereotype Threat in the Workplace
Employees are often concerned that they are being judged or stereotyped based on their demographics, and their job performance and work attitudes are often negatively affected. This perceived stereotype threat may be eliminated if actively confronted by organizational leaders using training or affirmation, rather than being passively ignored and allowed to fester.
