Ideas Made to Matter Diversity

3 ways to combat gender bias in the workplace

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Learn to say no, get comfortable talking about uncomfortable topics, and help others behind you.

Oct 11, 2019
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Ideas Made to Matter Gender

3 career insights from the MIT Sloan Global Women’s Conference

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Include everyone in the conversation, lessons in board leadership, have the courage to say no.

Oct 11, 2019
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Ideas Made to Matter Gender

Blinded reviews, but gender bias seeps through

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New research finds that even under blind review, women score lower than men when applying for grants. The reason? The words they use.

Jun 5, 2019
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Ideas Made to Matter Organizational Culture

To fix a toxic work culture, empower bystanders

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Allowing toxic behavior free reign in your organization sets unwanted norms. With training, workers on the front line can help break that cycle.

May 20, 2019
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Ideas Made to Matter Diversity

Root out compensation bias and improve your bottom line

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Even for the well-intentioned, gender and racial pay equity is elusive. A fair starting line, real transparency, and long-term commitment are a must.

Apr 17, 2019
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Ideas Made to Matter Career

MIT grads among 100 top female founders

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The businesswomen are the minds behind companies like Blendoor, ThirdLove, and RockPaperRobot.

Oct 12, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Startups

Aavia offers a smart pill solution

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The hardware and app pairing are designed to take accountability off women, and instead be accountable for women.

Aug 27, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Startups

These 12 startups are reimagining the Asian workplace and workforce

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Companies will compete Aug. 24 in Bangkok for a shot at the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge finals.

Jul 25, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Ethics

At MIT, fighting institutional provincialism

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Work against algorithmic bias and climate change challenges “status quo … preoccupied with reproducing itself.”

Feb 9, 2018
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Ideas Made to Matter Gender

3 research papers point to new approaches in employment equity

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It’s not about fixing the pipeline. It’s about making it bigger.

Aug 8, 2017
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