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EDII Research

Through abstracts, distilled insights, and practitioner-oriented articles, we connect rigorous research to the realities facing organizations, industries and policymakers — helping bridge the gap between scholarship and practice.

Smith Business Insight

Why Board Gender Quotas Are Nothing to Fear

Bhargav Gopal

When boards were forced to recruit more female members, corporate performance held steady and might have even improved

How to Be an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigenization Leader

Eddy Ng

CEOs play a critical role in ensuring that EDII initiatives are taken seriously. Discover why HR policies and mandatory training can fall short in efforts to increase inclusion within organizations.

How Does Social Class Affect the Workplace?

Michelle Lee

Socioeconomic status—income, education and occupation mixed with perceptions of rank based on these assets—is an underappreciated force in the workplace. It can also be a source of bias and discrimination.

Does Anyone Want to Talk About Social Class?

Michelle Lee

Socioeconomic status—and how it shapes our working lives—is an underappreciated dynamic in organizations

Solving the Second Shift Problem in Bangladesh

Paula López-Peña

New research helps women entrepreneurs juggle life at home and at work

Diversity at Work: How Leaders Can Drive Change

Eddy Ng

Understanding your role in building a more representative workforce