Fairness at Work: Data-Driven Design for Real Results

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Summary

In this episode of the Happy at Work podcast, Tessa and Laura engage with Siri Chilazi, a senior researcher at Harvard Kennedy School, to discuss her new book 'Make Work Fair'. The conversation explores the importance of embedding fairness into workplace culture, the role of power in shaping norms, and the evolving language around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Siri shares key insights from her research, emphasizing the need for data-driven approaches to create equitable workplaces and the impact of individual actions in driving systemic change.

Takeaways

• Siri Chilazi has been passionate about gender equality throughout her life.
• The book 'Make Work Fair' aims to bridge the gap between research and practice.
• Many corporate DEI efforts have not yielded significant results.
• Fairness should be embedded into everyday work practices, not treated as a standalone program.
• Data, goals, and accountability are essential for operationalizing fairness.
• Cultural norms significantly influence workplace behavior and decision-making.
• Everyone has the power to influence norms within their sphere of control.
• DEI should be integrated into the core business strategy for success.
• Awareness of workplace inequities is crucial for driving change.
• Small individual actions can lead to significant organizational transformations.

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