As we start to move more confidently through the world of remote and hybrid working, new issues are emerging all the time. One of these is proximity bias. This is the tendency that we all have to favour people—and objects and ideas—that are closest to us. This is a natural human tendency, but it can also be quite dangerous in the workplace for several different reasons. It is worth understanding more about this bias, so that you can avoid it.
A great insight into the proximity bias. The key thing about our preferences is that our reactions are at least initially subconscious and we may not even know our biases. Coupled with availability bias, the reactions are lightning fast and sometimes hard to detect. Thought leaders can benefit from setting up training or team sessions to bring out these semi-invisible drivers to behaviour.
A great insight into the proximity bias. The key thing about our preferences is that our reactions are at least initially subconscious and we may not even know our biases. Coupled with availability bias, the reactions are lightning fast and sometimes hard to detect. Thought leaders can benefit from setting up training or team sessions to bring out these semi-invisible drivers to behaviour.