Caught in the “task bind”: How gender stereotypes shape women managers’ work
Negative gender stereotypes push women managers to focus on visible tasks, limiting the critical behind-the-scenes planning that drives department success.
Parental irrationality: Gender norms shape work and child care decisions
Gendered norms shape parental decision-making around work and child care, often under the guise of rationality.
Navigating role conflict: How time management shapes workplace connections
This research examines how STEM professionals experiencing role conflict manage workplace interactions, highlighting the trade-offs between efficient time management and fostering workplace relationships.
Re-thinking the advice to women to “lean in” and always negotiate
The blanket recommendation that women should always “lean in” and negotiate is unfounded and can even result in financial losses.
To confront or not confront: The psychological and social costs of (not) confronting racism
When faced with racism in the music industry, Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour workers weigh avoiding conflict to preserve relationships or confronting it to challenge injustice.
Authentic enough? Navigating gender expression and social acceptance for transgender employees
This research examines how the gender expression of transgender individuals evolves as they transition at work.