The Happy at Work Podcast
The Happy at Work podcast explores the intersection of organizational culture, positive psychology, and employee branding to create thriving workplaces. Our expert hosts—Dr. Laura Hamill, Michael McCarthy, and Dr. Tessa Misiaszek—bring diverse perspectives and deep expertise to uncover practical strategies for fostering happiness and success at work.
We engage with various guests, including organizational leaders, HR professionals, psychologists, researchers, and employees across various industries. Through thought-provoking conversations, we delve into:
- How organizational culture shapes employee experiences and drives engagement
- Evidence-based positive psychology strategies that boost both human flourishing and business metrics
- Innovative approaches to align brand identity with employee experience and operationalize company values
Our mission is to give listeners actionable insights and tools to transform their workplaces. Whether you're a CEO, an HR professional, a manager, or an employee seeking to make a positive impact, the Happy at Work podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you create a more fulfilling, productive, and positive work environment.
Join us as we explore the cutting edge of workplace well-being and performance, uncovering the strategies that lead to truly happy, engaged, and successful organizations.
The Happy at Work Podcast
Fairness at Work: Data-Driven Design for Real Results
Summary
In this episode of the Happy at Work podcast, Tessa and Laura engage with Siri Chilazi, a senior researcher at Harvard Kennedy School, to discuss her new book 'Make Work Fair'. The conversation explores the importance of embedding fairness into workplace culture, the role of power in shaping norms, and the evolving language around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Siri shares key insights from her research, emphasizing the need for data-driven approaches to create equitable workplaces and the impact of individual actions in driving systemic change.
Takeaways
- Siri Chilazi has been passionate about gender equality throughout her life.
- The book 'Make Work Fair' aims to bridge the gap between research and practice.
- Many corporate DEI efforts have not yielded significant results.
- Fairness should be embedded into everyday work practices, not treated as a standalone program.
- Data, goals, and accountability are essential for operationalizing fairness.
- Cultural norms significantly influence workplace behavior and decision-making.
- Everyone has the power to influence norms within their sphere of control.
- DEI should be integrated into the core business strategy for success.
- Awareness of workplace inequities is crucial for driving change.
- Small individual actions can lead to significant organizational transformations.
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