Distracting Focus from Work to Identity

When team members frequently encounter microaggressive questions about their gender, ethnicity, or background, it diverts their mental energy away from technical challenges toward managing social dynamics. This mental burden can decrease productivity and engagement.

When team members frequently encounter microaggressive questions about their gender, ethnicity, or background, it diverts their mental energy away from technical challenges toward managing social dynamics. This mental burden can decrease productivity and engagement.

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