The challenges of gender diversity can affect whether firms “survive and thrive”
At the new book launch of "Survive and Thrive," Sarah Kaplan gave a short talk on her chapter on the challenges of achieving gender diversity and how to address them.
Gender diversity increases corporate board effectiveness
Newly appointed female directors are more likely to bring new and unique skills to the board.
Emotional intelligence series: Stéphane Côté
Rotman's Women in Management Association (WIMA) has launched a series of videos on gender and emotional intelligence. Part 1 is an interview with Professor Stéphane Côté on how perceptions of men's and women's emotions affect their leadership effectiveness.
GATE-funded researcher receives Canada Research Chair in Strategy, Organizations, and Society
András Tilcsik, associate professor of strategic management, received a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair. His work with GATE focuses on de-biasing job evaluations.
The Australian: Short Takes
The Australian news paper points to Sarah Kaplan's article on "gender equality as an innovation challenge" and how "the demand for a business case perpetuates existing ways of doing business"
Financial Times Business School Newsletter
The Financial Times Business School Newsletter points to Sarah Kaplan's Rotman Management Magazine on gender equality as an innovation challenge (and the problem with the business case for diversity)
The debate about quotas
Exploring both sides of the gender diversity quota debate, highlighting the latest research on pros and cons, and what to do about it.
Leaning out: Bad experiences in recruiting add to the gender gap
When women are unsure about whether or not they belong, rejections lead to withdrawal.
Discrimination in Hiring
As part of our Rotman Short Talks series, hear from Professor Sonia Kang about how diversity statements can have unintended consequences, leading to less diversity in hiring, not more.
Why Progress is Slow on Gender Parity
As part of our Rotman Short Talks series, hear from Professor Sarah Kaplan about why progress towards gender equality is slow. In it, she focuses on the risks of backlash and the discomfort associated with diversity.