What Works Gender Equality by Design
What Works Gender Equality by Design, authored by Iris Bohnet, is a reprint edition published by Harvard University Press on October 15, 2018. This 400-page book addresses the critical issue of gender equality as both a moral and business necessity. Bohnet explores the challenges posed by unconscious bias and presents research-based strategies for de-biasing organizations rather than individuals, aiming to create impactful changes in various settings, including workplaces and educational institutions.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of how organizations can implement effective solutions to promote gender equity. The book delves into practical approaches that can be adopted in hiring and promotion processes, benefiting not only businesses but also governments and society at large. With a focus on organizational behavior and gender studies, this edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in understanding and addressing the complexities of gender equality in professional environments.
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Shortlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award
A Financial Times Best Business Book of the Year
A Times Higher Education Book of the Week
Best Business Book of the Year, 800-CEO-READ
Gender equality is a moral and a business imperative. But unconscious bias holds us back, and de-biasing people’s minds has proven to be difficult and expensive. By de-biasing organizations instead of individuals, we can make smart changes that have big impacts. Presenting research-based solutions, Iris Bohnet hands us the tools we need to move the needle in classrooms and boardrooms, in hiring and promotion, benefiting businesses, governments, and the lives of millions.
“Bohnet assembles an impressive assortment of studies that demonstrate how organizations can achieve gender equity in practice…What Works is stuffed with good ideas, many equally simple to implement.”
—Carol Tavris, Wall Street Journal
“A practical guide for any employer seeking to offset the unconscious bias holding back women in organizations, from orchestras to internet companies.”
—Andrew Hill, Financial Times
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