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Work in the Era of No Retirement
Leadership & Managing People Big IdeaAs the world's overall population skews older, the workforce is aging as well, with more older adults working well beyond what used to be considered the... -
I Was a Manager in an Ageist Workplace
Leadership & Managing People Big IdeaAgeism is alive and well in the workplace. In fact, studies show almost 65% of workers say they have experienced age-based discrimination. But even though... -
When Steve Becomes Stephanie (Commentary for HBR Case Study)
Organizational Development Magazine ArticleHenrietta Mercer, the senior vice president for human resources at LaSalle Chemical, is facing a challenge unprecedented in her career: Steve Ambler,... -
Making Differences Matter: A New Paradigm for Managing Diversity
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleDiversity efforts in the workplace have been undertaken with great goodwill, but, ironically, they often end up fueling tensions. They rarely spur the... -
Life's Work: An Interview with Julia Gillard
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleAustralia's former prime minister talks about discipline, resilience, and misogyny. -
Depression at Work
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleI suffer from depression. Several years ago I shared this information with colleagues at work because the secrecy and isolation only further reinforced... -
"Dear White Boss..."
Organizational Development Magazine ArticleIt's easy for white managers to assume that their colleagues of color face the same basic challenges they do. On one level, that's true--the work itself... -
Fat Chance (HBR Case Study)
Organizational Development Magazine ArticleSid Shawn is a 10-year veteran of NMO Financial Services and a mainstay of the pensions marketing group. He's been a good, consistent worker and an invaluable... -
Managing #MeToo
Organizational Development Digital ArticleWhen Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was accused of sexual harassment, the dam broke. Allegations of sexual misconduct were raised against many powerful... -
We Just Can't Handle Diversity
Organizational Development Magazine ArticleDecades' worth of studies show that a diverse workforce measurably improves decision making, problem solving, creativity, innovation, and flexibility.... -
The Dangers of Categorical Thinking
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleHuman beings are categorization machines, taking in voluminous amounts of messy data and then simplifying and structuring it. That's how we make sense... -
Corporate Diversity Initiatives Should Include White Men
Global Business Digital ArticleToday's dominant group needs help embracing tomorrow's reality. -
Overcoming Today’s DEI Leadership Challenges
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Why Subtle Bias Is So Often Worse than Blatant Discrimination
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Former Jamba Juice CEO James D. White: Empathy Is a Skill That Can Be Taught
Global Business Digital ArticleAnti-racist leadership needs to start at the top: in the C-suite and on the board. -
Why His Merit Raise Is Bigger Than Hers
Organizational Development Magazine ArticleWhen you work for an organization that proudly touts its pay-for-performance ethos, you can be sure you'll get a fair shake, right? Not necessarily. In... -
In the Hot Finance Jobs, Women Are Still Shut Out
Organizational Development Magazine ArticleDetailed, hard-to-compile data on private equity, venture capital, and real estate firms shows that the number of women in senior finance positions is... -
Retention Through Redemption
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleCorporate America and the U.S. Navy share one big problem: employee retention. Today's knowledge workers hop from start-up to start-up. And 40% of the... -
What It’s Like to Be a Woman of Color in Architecture
Gender Digital ArticleA recent study reveals the structural patterns of bias in the industry.
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Overcoming Ageism: Women at Work Discussion Group Toolkit
Management BookThe HBR Women at Work series, based on the popular HBR podcast of the same name, spotlights the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout... -
Differences and Diversity Issues: Selected Vignettes
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details In an ever-changing world, certain topics-such as sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and gender-still are hot-button items for many people. This series... -
Nike: Ethics Versus Reputation in the #MeToo Era
Organizational Development Case Study11.95View Details In March 2018, a report on workplace harassment issues was brought to the chief executive officer of Nike, Inc. (Nike), Mark Parker. The report was a... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads for HR Leaders Collection (5 Books)
Build the workforce of the future. In our volatile and complex era--which boasts a competitive market for top talent--HR's traditional model will fail.... -
SAP Labs India: Building an Inclusive Organization
Organizational Development Case Study11.95View Details This case describes how SAP Labs India, a research and development center of SAP SE introduced and pursued a wide range of diversity and inclusion (D&I)... -
Confidentiality of Settlement Negotiations: Ethics & Law
Leadership & Managing People Case Study8.95View Details Legal policy has a long history of protecting confidentiality of negotiations that are designed to produce settlement. However, within the past several... -
Augusta National Golf Club Controversy (A)
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details The prestigious Augusta National Golf Club's secret membership is widely believed to exclude women. When feminist advocate Martha Burk receives a mysterious... -
Avon Products (A)
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details The general manager of Avon Mexico, Fernando Lezama, must decide whether to promote a woman to the position of vice president of sales. If appointed,... -
Kathryn McNeil (A)
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details Charles Foley, vice president of the computer retailing firm Sayer MicroWorld, must decide whether or not to fire his employee, Kathryn McNeil, a 37-year-old... -
The Necessary Journey: Making Real Progress on Equity and Inclusion
30.00View Details "What does a workplace utopia look like to you?" This is the question Dr. Ella F. Washington asks company leaders, and often she hears about an ideal... -
Ann Hopkins (A)
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details Intended to help students understand the many barriers organizations face as their members and their management ranks grow more diverse. As a case on... -
Differences at Work: Jason (A)
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details In Differences at Work: Jason (A) HBS Case No. 9-408-016 Jason is a member of his firm's recruiting team, which has a mandate to create a more diverse... -
Driving Change at Appliances International, India (A)
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details This is a two-part case. Case A introduces Kim Underhill as the new Regional Head at Appliances International, a leading global appliances manufacturer... -
Executive Women at Link.Com
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details Consists of eight separate parts. These parts can be used separately, a few at a time, or all eight at once. Link.Com: A Silicon Valley Legend is a short... -
Differences at Work: Erica (A)
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details In Differences at Work: Erica (A) HBS Case No. 9-408-015 Erica, a junior sales person, has just been offered the opportunity to attend an important client... -
Differences at Work: Alex (A)
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details In Differences at Work: Alex (A), HBS Case No. 9-408-011 Alex has been asked an inappropriate question by the interviewer at an interview for his dream... -
Next-Level Negotiating (HBR Women at Work Series)
Communication Book24.95View Details Build trust--and create more value. Whether you're negotiating a salary, a deal with a supplier, or your workload, thoughtful preparation increases your... -
Discrimination or Non-Performance?
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details Dr. George Annan was hired as an assistant professor at Northern Plains University (NPU) in August of 2003. He was born in Kenya, Africa, and was of African... -
Womenomics in Japan
Organizational Development Case Study11.95View Details "Womenomics in Japan" profiles Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's vigorous attempts to revive Japan's economy, specifically by advocating for a larger role for... -
How Can Shoppers Market Create an Inclusive Environment for Women of Color?
Management Case Study11.95View Details Third Place Winner; 2022 DEI Global Case Writing Competition. Ashima Patel, senior vice president and chief diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) officer...
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Work in the Era of No Retirement
Leadership & Managing People Big IdeaAs the world's overall population skews older, the workforce is aging as well, with more older adults working well beyond what used to be considered the... -
I Was a Manager in an Ageist Workplace
Leadership & Managing People Big IdeaAgeism is alive and well in the workplace. In fact, studies show almost 65% of workers say they have experienced age-based discrimination. But even though... -
When Steve Becomes Stephanie (Commentary for HBR Case Study)
Organizational Development Magazine ArticleHenrietta Mercer, the senior vice president for human resources at LaSalle Chemical, is facing a challenge unprecedented in her career: Steve Ambler,... -
Overcoming Ageism: Women at Work Discussion Group Toolkit
Management BookThe HBR Women at Work series, based on the popular HBR podcast of the same name, spotlights the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout... -
Making Differences Matter: A New Paradigm for Managing Diversity
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleDiversity efforts in the workplace have been undertaken with great goodwill, but, ironically, they often end up fueling tensions. They rarely spur the... -
Differences and Diversity Issues: Selected Vignettes
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details In an ever-changing world, certain topics-such as sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and gender-still are hot-button items for many people. This series... -
Life's Work: An Interview with Julia Gillard
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleAustralia's former prime minister talks about discipline, resilience, and misogyny. -
Nike: Ethics Versus Reputation in the #MeToo Era
Organizational Development Case Study11.95View Details In March 2018, a report on workplace harassment issues was brought to the chief executive officer of Nike, Inc. (Nike), Mark Parker. The report was a... -
HBR's 10 Must Reads for HR Leaders Collection (5 Books)
Build the workforce of the future. In our volatile and complex era--which boasts a competitive market for top talent--HR's traditional model will fail.... -
Depression at Work
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleI suffer from depression. Several years ago I shared this information with colleagues at work because the secrecy and isolation only further reinforced...