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Why don’t women rise to the top of organizations at the same rate at which they enter?
While many dynamics are at play, Professor Christianne Corbett's research points to the often over-looked…
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The Stanford VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab recently hosted Emilio J Castilla, NTU Professor of Management at MIT Sloan School of Management Sloan, for a conversation about his new book, “The Meritocracy Paradox.” Castilla was joined in a fireside chat by Lab co-founder
Why don’t women rise to the top of organizations at the same rate at which they enter?
While many dynamics are at play, Professor Christianne Corbett's research points to the often over-looked mechanism of social networks. Importantly, Corbett uncovers the ways in which not all social networks work equally well for all.
In honor of Native American Heritage Month in the US and of the land on which Stanford University sits, the Lab features this conversation with Jarita Greyeyes, Assistant Professor, Indigenous Studies at McMaster University.
Many organizations value diversity to drive innovation and better decision-making, yet pressure to achieve diversity goals may not produce the desired outcomes, according to recent research by Lab affiliates, Kate Weisshaar and
The belief that “if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life” is almost a truism in the US workforce. Most Americans believe that “following your passion” is the best way to make career decisions and most college-educated workers in the US prioritize passion and interest for their work above things like salary and job security.
While women’s histories and experiences are important every day, Women’s History Month offers us an opportunity to collectively take a pause to recognize hidden stories and contributions, celebrate, and learn.