Gender
Articles from MIT Sloan about gender and management.
How universities can help more women become inventors
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And why. Plus, an inclusive innovation scorecard.
FMLA may be weak, but it does help women advance in the workforce
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Researchers studied the effects the Family and Medical Leave Act had after its passage in 1993. Here’s where it drove change.
This Walmart executive runs on people power and consistent routines
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In leading teams for Walmart, DoorDash, and CVS, Astha Purohit values a strong sense of ownership, shared purpose, and trust among collaborators.
This finance exec is a fan of nonlinear career paths
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Former CFO Ellen Lederman talks career on- and off-ramps and the value of building on others’ experiences, as well as your own.
How assertive communication helped this M&A executive rise to the top
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Clarisa Estol on taking responsibility for her own career resilience and championing a de-biased recruitment and hiring process.
Gensler exec: ‘Amplify your impact as you advance your career’
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Gensler global co-chair Diane Hoskins talks “focused relaxation” and finding her voice during a worldwide crisis.
5 ‘extraordinary turnarounds’ for global well-being
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Earth4All calls for a reconfiguration of economies, energy, and food systems to increase societal resilience and avoid the worst climate change impacts.
Why this tech consultant and executive coach embraces being a B student
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“We’re socialized from the time we’re children to be excellent at everything all the time — and it’s exhausting.”
Women’s career advice: Remember that exhaustion is not a yardstick for productivity
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EzCater’s co-founder and former CEO on organizing priorities, forgiving your imperfections, and proactively looking for growth opportunities.
Leadership advice: 'Women have to learn how to ask for more money'
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Georgia Garinois-Melenikiotou talks about thinking of childcare as an investment, and turning failures into the first steps to success.