Research briefs, news, and event recaps related to careers and jobs.
Working Around Harassment
Sonia Kang appears on TVO's The Agenda to talk about sexual harassment, power in organizations, and why it is so hard for women to come forward.
What we mean when we talk about inclusion
Rotman research showing that minority applicants fare worst at companies with a stated commitment to diversity is cited in Maclean's Magazine
Debate: Does diversity training work?
Organizations are constantly challenged to create environments for every employee to feel included and valued. We report on our Oxford-style debate on the effectiveness of diversity training in achieving these goals.
Wage report for Hollywood film puts spotlight on gender gap
Sarah Kaplan is featured on CTV News discussion of the gender wage gap.
Women still earn 25% less as Canada slips down global rankings
Sarah Kaplan spoke on CBC's The Current about the gender wage gap, why we haven't made more progress, and the economic costs
A desire to fit in prompts employees to ‘whiten’ for work
The Financial Times covers research by Sonia Kang (quoted in the article), András Tilcsik, Katie DeCelles and Sora Jun on the pressures minorities feel to "whiten" their resumes.
The Unintended Consequences of Diversity Statements
Harvard Business Review
Advertising oneself as a diversity-friendly employer does not solve the problem of discrimination. Pro-diversity statements give you a more diverse applicant pool, but it takes more to make workplaces inclusive.
Meritocracy: From Myth to Reality
Rotman Management Magazine
Our frames of reference and procedures contain implicit biases that devalue women’s contributions and reinforce the privileges of dominant groups. Here’s what to do about it.
Parental Leave: More Time with the Kids
Sarah Kaplan appears on TVO's The Agenda to talk about the challenges with Canada's new parental leave policy.
New family care policies provide more flexibility, but for whom?
Sarah Kaplan comments on new family care policies in an op-ed in the Toronto Star -- pointing out that it might not help, and might even hurt, especially women's careers.