The study finds that around one in five workers over 40 have experienced age-related discrimination in some way at work, with this rising to 24% of those over 60 years of age. This wasn’t confined to explicit discrimination, as jokes and harassment related to age were also sadly commonplace.
It’s well known that firms with greater gender diversity among senior leadership perform better. But what’s less clear is why exactly that is. In this piece, the authors share new research that explores exactly how the addition of female executives shifts companies’ strategic approach to innovation.
Equitable parental leave has the potential to reduce gender inequality in the workplace, but most sectors of the U.S. economy have been slow to adopt.
Creating a culture of inclusion and belonging is important worldwide. But the lens from which we look at diversity itself varies around the world. How can executive search contribute to the inclusion and advancement of underrepresented groups?
With the unfolding of additional calls for inclusion and the world’s diversification, we haste to invest in diversity, inclusion, and equity training to learn and deal with our blind spots. Here are five strategies to have optimal results for your investment.