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Companies struggling to build diverse, inclusive workplaces need to break the cycle of “sameness” that prevents some employees from getting an equal shot at succeeding, says Robin Ely.

4 hours ago Chastened by the realities laid bare by the pandemic, a lot of companies are embracing fresh-start affirmations and promising newly enlightened, gentler, more equitable workplaces. Let’s imagine we can take these pledges at face value. Perhaps leaders are finally tired of the dominant workplace model, what sociologists call “masculinity contest culture,” which rewards extreme confidence, the stamina to work long hours, dog-eat-dog competition, and the prioritization of work ab...

A year after George Floyd’s death, business leaders are being held to a higher standard and expected to take a more active role against racism.

ShareBar By: Shona Simkin As an organizational behavior scholar, diversity and identity expert, and an assistant professor of management at University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, Dr. Stephanie Creary has become a recognized thought leader in navigating the complexities of race and diversity in organizations. She also holds some key Harvard Business School specialized knowledge: Nearly 15 years ago, Creary was an HBS research associate, writing cases for Professor David Thomas (now presi...

Youve lost your sparkle: What to do when burnout hits 12 May, 2021 05:00 AM 10 minutes to read Most young girls dont grow up worrying about workplace burnout, but by the time theyre adults, and fully entrenched in careers, many will experience it. Photo / 123RF Most young girls dont grow up worrying about workplace burnout, but by the time theyre adults, and fully entrenched in careers, many will experience it. Photo / 123RF New York Times By: Ruchika Tulshyan Dr. Yumiko Kadota, a surgeon in Sy...