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The Similar-To-Me Bias

Richard Bradbury | Audrey Raj | Arvindh Yuvaraj

08-Aug-18 12:30

The Similar-To-Me Bias

A recent study has found that both men and women tend to praise colleagues of their own gender more frequently. And this alliance seems to continue further up the corporate ladder: The study also reports that managers are more likely to dole out raises and promotions to employees of their own gender. Have you experienced the Similar-To-Me bias?


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