Yesterday

A cheat sheet for accelerating clean energy | Kimiko Hirata

After the Fukushima disaster shut down Japan's nuclear reactors, the coal industry rushed in to fill the energy gap. As climate advocate Kimiko Hirata watched dozens of new coal plant proposals quietly surface across the country — each one locking in decades of future emissions — ... Show More

12m 19s

Apr 21

To love is to be brave | Kelly Corrigan (re-release)

Family life often requires extraordinary bravery, from navigating the daily challenges to surviving the unexpected crises. Author and podcaster Kelly Corrigan offers profound wisdom (and seven key words) to help you focus in on what matters most.This episode originally aired in 2 ... Show More

13m 48s

Apr 20

The problem with billionaires — and the debut of True Net Worth | Randall Lane

As chief content officer of Forbes, Randall Lane oversees the magazine's signature list of billionaires, tracking the richest people on Earth. But he has noticed that this prompts the ultra-wealthy to stockpile their money instead of spending it on the public good. He debuts a ne ... Show More

10m 59s

Mar 2024

How to get workplace gender equity now (with Sara Sanford)

There are more opportunities for women in the workplace today than there ever have been. But with stagnant wage gaps, limited parental leave, and enduring bias in recruitment, have modern businesses changed THAT much?? Gender equity expert Sara Sanford says there's work to do–and ... Show More

36m 27s

Oct 2022

How to get workplace gender equity now (with Sara Sanford)

There are more opportunities for women in the workplace today than there ever have been. But with stagnant wage gaps, limited parental leave, and enduring bias in recruitment, have modern businesses changed THAT much?? Gender equity expert Sara Sanford says there's work to do–and ... Show More

36m 27s

Oct 2017

Prof Iris Bohnet: Diversity Training Doesn't Work - Fix Processes

Diversity training does not work. So what do we do to overcome unconscious biases that keep women out of leadership roles across society? We have to change everyday processes in order to circumvent bias. Simple steps - big impact. Bosslady Iris Bohnet is Professor of Public Polic ... Show More

34m 43s

Dec 2020

David Smith and Brad Johnson on How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace

<p><a href="http://workplaceallies.com" target="_blank">David G. Smith and W. Brad Johnson</a> are gender-in-the-workplace experts. Their new book is <a href="https://amzn.to/2WZC1F8" target="_blank">Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace</a>. In this ... Show More

42m 6s

Oct 2021

Is Discrimination Still Causing The Gender Pay Gap With Claudia Goldin

If Claudia Goldin, Professor of Economics at Harvard University, wins the Nobel Prize in Economics next week, no-one will be surprised. Her work studying the intersection of gender and labor has been vital, both to the world and the field. But there's a curious argument in her ... Show More

51m 44s

Sep 2020

Cultivate a Trans-Inclusive Workplace

Katina Sawyer, assistant professor at the George Washington University, says transgender workers continue to be overlooked even as organizational diversity initiatives become more widespread. Her research shows that many trans employees experience ongoing discrimination, from mic ... Show More

25m 42s

Feb 2023

79. Equity by Design: How Diversity Ignites Creativity

<p>If we want healthier companies, schools, and teams associate professor of organizational behavior <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/adina-sterling/">Adina Sterling</a> says investing in the health of marginalized groups “can have enormous spillover effects for every ... Show More

27m 31s

Jul 2022

The link between menopause and gender inequity at work | Andrea Berchowitz

Hot flashes, joint pain, anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping -- these unforgiving menopause symptoms directly impact work but often go overlooked and under-discussed as a taboo topic, says entrepreneur Andrea Berchowitz. She gives practical advice on how to create a menopaus ... Show More

14m 12s

Oct 2023

HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Tapping Leadership Training for a Positive Workplace Culture

In the latest episode of A Seat at the Table, I am joined by Savina Perez, co-founder of Hone, the all-in-one talent development platform based on small-group, expert led, live virtual classes. Savina’s passion for DEI is both personal and professional as she helps leaders uncove ... Show More

27m 24s

Jul 2023

Climate action's hidden opportunities for women | Zineb Sqalli

Climate action has historically had a gender-neutral lens, but this lack of intentionality has actually negatively impacted women, says gender and climate researcher Zineb Sqalli. Using real-world, gender-equal programs as examples Sqalli offers solutions for advancing both susta ... Show More

17m 12s

How to design gender bias out of your wo...