Gender
Banning Nondisclosure Agreements Brings Tradeoffs for Women at Startups
A study co-authored by Yale SOM’s Song Ma finds that laws weakening nondisclosure agreements reduced female hiring at venture-backed startups—but also helped more women move into management roles.
Study: Men Seeking Career Advancement Are Favored for Flextime
Managers are most likely to grant flextime to men in high-status jobs who request it to pursue career development opportunities, according to a new study by Professor Victoria Brescoll. Women, regardless of their status within a firm or their reason, are less likely than high-status men to be granted a schedule change.
Discussion: Women and Leadership
What does it mean to be a leader and a woman? How much do bias and cultural assumptions still present challenges for women as they move up in their careers? A panel of accomplished Yale SOM alumnae discussed their experiences of leadership and management and reflect on strategies women can use to navigate in the workplace.
What's the business case for diversity?
A range of often subtle biases around gender roles pervade the workplace. SOM's Victoria Brescoll discusses the impact these biases have on women and men, successful approaches to inclusivity, and the business case for making changes.
What do leaders need to understand about diversity?
In globalized, multicultural organizations, leaders need to learn to create value out of diversity.
Can we fix discrimination in markets?
Studies and anecdotal evidence suggest that 40 years after the civil rights era, African Americans still find themselves under scrutiny in retail stores and women pay higher prices at car dealerships. How can we ensure fair treatment in markets?