Categories : Discrimination Diversity Fairness Gender Selection
Discrimination Can Block Pathways into Organizations
Would professors respond differently to prospective doctoral students requests based on students’ gender and race?
Categories : Discrimination Diversity Fairness Gender Performance Appraisal
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 : Discrimination Fairness Gender Human Resources Recruiting Selection Staffing
Ethnic and Gender Discrimination When Reviewing Job Resumes
They say that recruiters look at job resumes for just a few seconds, but sometimes that’s all it takes for a job applicant to be categorized and judged accordingly. Some of these categorizations may not work out in the applicant’s favor, especially when stereotypes and group biases are in play. What situations are most prone to hiring discrimination, and what can organizations do to make sure they treat all applicants fairly?
Categories : Compensation Gender Health & Safety Wellness Work-Life Balance
Work-Family Conflict Changes How You Do Your Job
I’ll bet that if you have a job and also have a family, you probably have experienced work-family conflict. Work and family are both demanding and time-consuming, and there simply aren’t always enough hours in the day to satisfy the needs of both. New research shows that this pervasive type of conflict can affect the choices we make while at work, which can lead to career-altering outcomes.
Categories : Discrimination Diversity Gender Human Resources
Obesity in the Workplace: Discrimination Against Employees and Customers in a Retail Setting
Obesity in the workplace continues to be a pressing issue because obesity rates continue to rise across the United States. This creates concerns for the two-thirds of the adult population that can be considered obese or overweight, as well as the organizations that employ them. In addition to the physical
Categories : Gender Professional Identity Work-Life Balance
What to Expect When You’re Expecting: Pregnancy In the Workplace
How does she do it all? It can be challenging for women to manage identities as both employees and mothers-to-be. Sometimes stereotypes associated with pregnancy can threaten careers and lead to negative consequences. So how can women maintain their professional image once they have disclosed their pregnancy to their employers and colleagues? New research shows which strategies work best.
Reducing Stereotyping: What You’re Doing May Not be Working
Stereotypes can be harmful, especially in a workplace. So how can organizations train employees to reduce the influence of stereotypes on their behavior? New research shows that discussing the prevalence of negative stereotypes can actually make things worse. Instead, it may be better to highlight examples of employees who do not believe in or act on stereotypes.
Categories : *Leadership Quarterly Diversity Gender Leadership
Breaking the Mold: How Challenging Gender Stereotypes Reduces Bias
It’s a well-known fact that gender stereotyping has historically played a role in organizational leadership selection. But a new study suggests that job candidates who do not fit the stereotypical mold are viewed more objectively, resulting in more fair decisions during the selection process. The research suggests that exposure to those that break the stereotypical mold can also provide inspiration for other women.
A Climate for Inclusion & Diversity: Evidence that Being Inclusive Pays Off
Gender diversity in the workplace can fuel insight and creativity. But how do you avoid conflict? New research shows that department managers can maximize the advantages of gender diversity and minimize conflict by establishing a Climate for Inclusion, which means employees are treated fairly, valued, and allowed to weigh in on core decisions.
Categories : *Applied Psychology: An International Review Conflict Culture Gender Organizational Management Work-Life Balance
Balancing Work and Family: Global Differences and Similarities
With more and more women around the world entering the work force, the need for understanding the pressures of balancing work and family life has never been greater. “International Perspectives on Work and Family” reviews four papers on the subject, providing a greater understanding of how this balance varies from culture to culture.