{"id":95644,"date":"2023-04-21T15:21:25","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T19:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagingweb.trainingindustry.com\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=95644"},"modified":"2023-04-21T15:21:25","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T19:21:25","slug":"proximity-bias","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/glossary\/proximity-bias\/","title":{"rendered":"Proximity Bias"},"template":"","class_list":["post-95644","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"main_content":"<strong>Proximity bias<\/strong> is the unconscious tendency to prefer people who are physically closer to us on a regular basis. Because of the increased exposure, we often show a preference for what or whom we see the most often. In the workplace, proximity bias can occur if a manager gives preferential treatment to on-site employees over remote workers, such as more perks, development opportunities or exciting projects. Unconscious bias training can help to mitigate proximity bias and create a more equitable workplace. 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