Ideas Made to Matter Public Policy

The unequal costs of Black homeownership

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A significant variation in mortgage rates makes it hard for Black homebuyers to build housing wealth. A change in risk assessment could help.

Nov 12, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Entrepreneurship

In Boston, a lack of access for minority entrepreneurs

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From venture capital to city contracts, opportunity is limited for minority-owned enterprises in Boston.

Oct 26, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Race

How to ensure Black lives matter in the workplace

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Ensuring Black lives matter in the workplace requires perspective taking, thoughtful leadership, and structural and symbolic changes within a company.

Oct 8, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Hiring

Exploration-based algorithms boost hiring diversity

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A new approach analyzed resumes for a Fortune 500 firm — and bested traditional screening practices.

Sep 30, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter My Idea Made to Matter

This CEO values feedback when implementing her ideas

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With Blendoor, Stephanie Lampkin helps organizations build a diverse workforce. To do that, she asks everyone for input.

Sep 9, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Race

A 5-part framework for talking about racism at work

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Conversations on Black-white relations at work can be challenging. Consider the BRAVE framework to get you started.

Aug 18, 2020
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For executives, a pledge for racial equity

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Former WeWork executive Craig Robinson wants you to sign the Business for Racial Equity Pledge. Here’s why.

Aug 12, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Labor

In cities, the escalator of opportunity has stalled

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The “urban wage advantage” for workers without a college degree is sliding fast. Black men have suffered the steepest drops.

Aug 5, 2020
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