When Discrimination Meets Meritocracy
Hiring managers focus on qualities they deem relevant to the job, even if applying those qualities may be discriminatory.
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The Negative Influence of Dominant Leaders
Bossy managers can induce staffers to be less supportive of colleagues.
Nonprofit Capture
Corporate donations tend to generate supportive regulatory comments from their nonprofit recipients.
Finding Meaning in Measurement
Performance measurement can help employees see value and meaning in their work.
Supporting Students After Juvenile Detention
Researchers find that relationship-building exercises between troubled students and their teachers cut recidivism.
Growing Locally and Deeply
Social enterprises do more for communities by eschewing the Silicon Valley model.
The Great Disrupter of Disadvantage
Education stops intergenerational transmission of disadvantages, Danish administrative data shows.
Punished for Pro-Social Work
Employees who volunteer for social impact work may see careers harmed by sexist biases.
The Unintended Impact of Diversity Awards
Targeted scholarships may draw underrepresented groups away from more lucrative funding.
When Men Ally With Women
Misperception of men’s private beliefs about gender bias can undermine their willingness to speak up against it.