Make Work Fair

Iris Bohnet and Siri Chilazi of the Harvard Kennedy School offer research-backed strategies to ensure a fairer workplace and give your business an advantage.

Fairness

Creating a culture of fairness requires commitment from leadership and employees at all levels. Organizations must make fairness an integral part of daily operations. For example, structured hiring methods — such as blind résumé reviews or standardized interview processes — reduce bias more effectively than attempting to change recruiters’ perceptions.