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.
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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 above all else, including family and friends. Or perhaps that they at least see that this type of culture is tiring other people out, even driving them to quit at record numbers.
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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 president of Morehouse College) and working with other faculty around the school. Never did she imagine that one day she would return to the HBS campus to guide faculty on discussing race in their cases and classrooms.
You ve lost your sparkle : What to do when burnout hits
12 May, 2021 05:00 AM
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Most young girls don t grow up worrying about workplace burnout, but by the time they re adults, and fully entrenched in careers, many will experience it. Photo / 123RF
Most young girls don t grow up worrying about workplace burnout, but by the time they re adults, and fully entrenched in careers, many will experience it. Photo / 123RF
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By: Ruchika Tulshyan
Dr. Yumiko Kadota, a surgeon in Sydney, and the author of Emotional Female, on stress, burnout and toxic work environments. Most young girls don t grow up worrying about workplace burnout, but by the time they re