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Black Representation in the Primary Care Physician Workforce and Its Association With Population Life Expectancy and Mortality Rates in the US

08.30.24

Introduction This study evaluates the links between Black representation among primary care physicians (PCPs) and health outcomes for Black individuals in the United States. It investigates whether having higher levels of Black PCP representation at the county level is linked to higher life spans and lower mortality rates of Black individuals; the study also explores…

Journal of Accounting Research

Diversity Washing

08.26.24

Introduction Diversity washing happens when firms claim they are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), but their hiring practices do not reflect these commitments. This study assesses the prevalence of ‘diversity washing’ in company financial reports and its implications on shareholders and regulators. The study evaluated over 1.4 million financial and DEI-related disclosures of…

Harvard Business School Technology & Operations Mgt. Unit Working Papers

Differentiating on Diversity: How Disclosing Workforce Diversity Improves Brand Attitudes

08.20.24

Maya Balakrishnan

Jimin Nam

Ryan W. Buell

An investigation of whether or not firm diversity disclosures help their customers’ perceptions of the firm. Introduction In this study, researchers investigate the impact of disclosing and not disclosing workforce diversity on consumer perceptions, which is particularly relevant in the current socio-political climate, as companies were increasingly expected to demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity,…

A sense of belonging at university: student retention, motivation and enjoyment

08.20.24

Megan Louise Pedler

Royce Willis

Johanna Elizabeth Nieuwoudt

Introduction University students’ sense of belonging is increasingly recognized for its impact on their retention, motivation, and enjoyment. The psychological need for belonging, a concept central to Baumeister and Leary’s theories and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, facilitates social integration in addition to academic engagement and success. This research highlights the critical role of belonging in…

How To Guides

By developing “How To” guides, RRAPP has grouped together a set of articles to address a specific thematic area. These guides are meant to be focused on a singular yet multifaceted issue and to provide an entry point for further exploration of the topic.

The Proven Impact of Affinity Spaces

This article provides an overview of research on affinity groups, explaining what they are, how they form, and what research says about them.

Implicit bias training, explained

In recent decades, companies big and small have sought out implicit bias training for their employees as a vehicle to tackle discrimination and bolster equity in the workplace. What is implicit bias? And what difference can training make?

I’m starting a DEI initiative…now what?

Launching a racial equity or DEI initiative can be challenging, laborious, and at times, overwhelming. A good first step is to learn from others. This body of research highlights successes of existing initiatives, pointing out what works in early stages of implementation as well as what challenges might emerge in the months that follow.

Evaluating diversity programs for effectiveness

Too often for people of color, the field of evaluation does more harm than good. Historically and today, data has been sourced using oppressive methods that are not only exploitative of communities and staff of color — but are often used to support racist policies. This list provides resources for integrating equity into evaluation approaches of policies and programs, and learning from existing evaluation frameworks of diversity initiatives.

What not to do, what we know doesn’t work

Research on racial equity and antiracist institutional practice is emerging and continues to help inform the field. What conclusions can be drawn about what are effective or ineffective approaches?

Four ways to decolonize and build antiracist universities

This article presents four strategies found to be effective in the field of research on educational equity. While this list is not exhaustive, it provides an overview of key issues and strategies gleaned from articles in the Race, Research, and Policy Portal (RRAPP).