Categories : *Academy of Management Journal
How Childhood Social Class Influences CEO Risk Taking
Researchers explore the effects of childhood social class on CEO risk-taking later in life. Why does this unexpected relationship exist?
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Getting Credit for Speaking Up: Sub-Conscious Bias and Employee Voice
If you speak up at work, will people listen? Will they even acknowledge that you are trying to make a contribution?
Categories : *Journal of Business and Psychology1 Comment
Diversity Training: Are All Methods Equal?
Researchers test three different diversity training strategies to find which one works best in lowering prejudice and workplace unfairness.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Team Racial Makeup Can Influence the Evaluation of Leaders
Researchers find that leader effectiveness may be judged based on the racial demographics of the leader’s work group. How can organizations stop this?
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology1 Comment
Does Diversity Training Improve Team Creativity?
Researchers explore the conditions that leads diversity training to be most successful, specifically in increasing team creativity.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Obesity Discrimination Against Employees, Job Applicants, and Customers
Researchers find evidence of workplace discrimination against obese people. What can an organization do to stop this?
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology1 Comment
How to Reduce the Harmful Effects of Workplace Stereotypes
Research investigates the effectiveness of common strategies used to combat workplace stereotypes. Which methods are more effective?
Categories : *Personnel Psychology
Age-Inclusive HR Practices Lead to Improved Organizational Outcomes
Recent demographic shifts in the population have HR practitioners scrambling to face the challenge of managing an increasingly age-diverse workforce. A new study shows that employing age-inclusive HR practices may improve organizational outcomes and promote employee retention.
Combating Stereotype Threat in the Workplace
Researchers discuss stereotype threat in the workplace and make recommendations on how it can be mitigated.
Categories : *Leadership Quarterly
Challenging Gender Stereotypes Can Reduces Bias
Research demonstrates that women who challenge gender stereotypes in the workplace better position themselves for career success.