Research briefs, news, and event recaps related to careers and jobs.
Toxic positivity—the idea that the best way to cope with a challenging situation is to put a positive spin on it—is a coping strategy often promoted in companies. In this podcast limited series, GATE MBA Fellow Simone Lima investigates the effects of toxic positivity on employees, especially women, and on company culture.
Global authorities have proposed interventions to improve the telecommuting experience, such as establishing work–life boundary strategies, and maintaining regular social interactions. However, the potential negative gendered consequences of remote work remain under-acknowledged.
GATE research was featured in this Country Guide article about equity and fairness in the agriculture sector.
GATE Faculty Research Fellow András Tilcsik's research was featured in this article about how socioeconomic status can shape our working lives.
Joyce He and Sonia Kang speak about the challenges that women can face in the workplace and offer a solution to the problem.
This study suggests that changing competitions (e.g., promotions) from an opt-in process to an opt-out process can eliminate gender gaps in the decision to compete.
In conversation with GATE Faculty Fellow Sonia Kang and economist Claudia Goldin on her book "Career and Family: Women’s Century-Long Journey toward Equity" | Feb 28, 2022
Incorporating design thinking and empathy-based approaches in STEM learning increases girls’ interest in pursuing STEM careers.
Joyce He and Sonia Kang comment on their research showing how women face a double disadvantage when it comes to writing cover letters.
This brief examines how hiring managers' exposure to violent crime events affects their decisions to hire Black job applicants with and without a criminal record.
