So the UK government has now scrapped any unconscious bias training across all government departments. Is this a wise thing to do in light of the challenges we have in diversity and inclusion? What are the key reasons for this change of direction and how do we support a diverse workforce? Firstly, let us remind ourselves what unconscious bias is. Unconscious bias (or implicit bias) is often defined as prejudice or unsupported judgments in favour of or against one thing, perso