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.
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A Leader’s Guide to Year-Round Pride
Eddy Ng
Workplaces can do a lot more to support 2SLGBTQIA+ communities than flying a flag
Who Says You Need a Young CEO to Conquer the World?
Eddy Ng
A study of Japanese multinationals suggests aging executives steer their firms to global paths they’re cognitively equipped to navigate
Why the Old Boys’ Network Still Rules the Boardroom
Bhargav Gopal
It’s not about empty talent pipelines: corporate boards recruit who they already know, and that feedback loop shuts women out
The Impact of Accent Bias at Work
Christy Zhou Koval
Christy Zhou Koval explores how accent bias shapes perceptions in the workplace
What Gen Z Wants from Canadian Employers
Eddy Ng
The latest cohort to enter the workforce has different views on leadership, authority and career success than previous generations. Here’s what organizations need to know
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.