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Altering gendered language in job postings doesn’t attract more women

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A new MIT Sloan study finds that tweaking the amount of masculine or feminine language in online job postings doesn’t increase gender diversity in the applicant pool.

May 30, 2023
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IWER Human Resources

Journal Plans Special Issue Honoring Mary Rowe’s Contributions to Ombuds Field

The Journal of the International Ombuds Association (JIOA) has announced plans for a special issue focused on the scholarly contributions of MIT Sloan Adjunct Professor Mary P. Rowe and their impact on our understanding of the ombuds profession.

May 11, 2023
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IWER Human Resources

When Working From Home Benefits Employees—and When It Doesn’t

Is working from home good for employees? New research finds that the answer depends on the circumstances—and in particular, whether at-home work is replacing time in the office or adding to it.

Mar 31, 2023
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IWER Hiring

Gendered Language in Job Postings Has Little Effect on Applicant Behavior, New Research Finds

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In an effort to attract a diverse pool of talented candidates, many contemporary U.S. employers seek to craft gender-neutral job postings by editing language in the postings that may have masculine or feminine connotations. But how much difference do such practices make in reality? Not that much, su...

Mar 24, 2023
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