Research briefs, news, and event recaps related to diversity and inclusion.
Why the ‘business case’ for diversity isn’t working
Fast Company
Sarah Kaplan writes about the need for businesses to reconsider their motives behind embracing diversity.
Driving inclusion: A discussion about men’s perception of masculine norms in the workplace
GATE's research overview on masculinity is informing practice in this overview of a Thomas Reuter focus group of Gen X and Millennial men, as part of International Men’s Day 2019.
How Black job seekers are disadvantaged in network-based job searches
Although Black and white job seekers use their social networks to find jobs at similar rates, Black job seekers are less likely to receive a job offer through their networks. This study looks at why the networks of Black job seekers may be less effective in producing jobs.
The mixed effects of online diversity training
Online diversity training is an emerging tool among organizations today. Although intended to change attitudes towards bias, this study examines how employees who were relatively less supportive of women, demonstrate attitudinal change, but not behavioural change.
Why do so many organisations mess up on race?
GATE faculty research fellow Sonia Kang says in the Financial Times that employers have been slow at rethinking how they manage a diverse workforce.
4th Annual Research Roundtable | November 2019
We were excited to host our 4th Annual Research Roundtable for academic researchers. This year included a keynote from Senior Associate Dean of MBA Programs, Miguel M. Unzueta, UCLA Anderson, idea blitzes from academic researchers, and a debate on the pros and cons of anti-sexual-harassment training programs.
LEAF announces board of directors for 2019 to 2020
The Law Times reports that GATE-funded researcher Hadiya Roderique joins the LEAF Board of Directors.
Women and investing: Cutting-edge research insights from 3 Rotman professors
This session featured three presentations about women and finance from professors Claire Célérier, Laura Doering, and Avni Shah, with a conversation moderated by Jacqueline Thorpe. | October 07, 2019
Industry Partner Workshop | September 2019
In our fourth Industry Partner Workshop on September 23, 2019, our researchers and partners engaged with topics such as race and gender in digital journalism, gender stereotypes and entrepreneurial financing, and de-biasing job postings.
BEAR x BIOrg Webinar Series: Designing for Equality—5 Myths and 5 Solutions
Joyce He and Sarah Kaplan used insights from scholarly research to shed light on how to achieve gender equality. They busted 5 common myths and discuss 5 potential solutions for organizations. | September 17, 2019