Ripple Effect

Psychological safety is an important component of creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, but it takes on extra significance for people from underrepresented groups. Wharton’s Ingrid Nembhard explains why. In honor of Juneteenth, the Ripple Effect podcast is showcasing a special series of conversations on equity and opportunity, diving deep into the complex issues of racial inequality, bia...

Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks with Kenneth Shropshire about her research into the importance of diverse corporate boards and what companies often get wrong when they go about diversifying them. In honor of Juneteenth, the Ripple Effect podcast is showcasing a special series of conversations on equity and opportunity, diving deep into the complex issues of racial inequality, bias, and representa...

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (or DEI) has become an important brand for companies, but too many are glossing over the hard work needed to create authentic change. Wharton marketing professor Americus Reed explains what it takes. In honor of Juneteenth, the Ripple Effect podcast is showcasing a special series of conversations on equity and opportunity, diving deep into the complex issues of rac...

Wharton management professor Rachel Arnett encourages minority employees to speak their truth. She talks about her research, which finds that when workers engage in rich and meaningful conversations about their backgrounds, it helps make the workplace more inclusive. In honor of Juneteenth, the Ripple Effect podcast is showcasing a special series of conversations on equity and opportunity, diving...

Professor Rahul Kapoor explains why now is the time for leaders to develop new frameworks to manage the changes ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Stefano Puntoni believes new technologies like generative AI can play a complementary role in human lives — as soon as we overcome our fear of it. His research explores the psychology behind that fear and its roots in human identity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The robots are coming, whether employees are ready or not. Wharton’s Lynn Wu explains why the next workplace revolution requires firms to rethink everything, especially the traditional career ladder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After decades of slow development, the growth of artificial intelligence is now in hyperdrive. Wharton’s Kartik Hosanagar explains how AI is changing human history, whether we’re ready or not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With time running short to stop catastrophic climate change, there is a moral and ethical imperative for companies and consumers to act now, according to Wharton professor Brian Berkey. In this conversation, he describes why decision-making must change in order to save the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research from Wharton’s Susanna Berkouwer is helping economists and policymakers better understand the impact that climate change has on the poor across the world. In this conversation, they explain why low-income populations are so vulnerable to the climate crisis and what can be done to improve their future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can regulators stop the deceptive practice of greenwashing without violating firms’ right to free speech? Wharton professor Sarah E. Light explains why this question is so difficult to resolve and what legal steps are being taken to protect the public from false and misleading environmental claims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton management professor Witold Henisz has been leading research on environmental, social, and governance factors long before ESG became a trending topic. In this podcast, he explains the importance of making the business case for ESG and addressing climate change, and why it’s so difficult to put hard science behind the numbers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research from Wharton’s Judd Kessler reveals a significant gender gap in the way men and women talk about their own accomplishments at work, with men displaying more self-confidence than women who perform just as well or better. The professor explains why employers must be mindful of this gap, especially when evaluating performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After years of conducting research on gender bias in the workplace, Wharton professor Katy Milkman has reached a singular conclusion: Systemic change is necessary to create long-lasting progress towards diversity, equity, and inclusion. She shares some insights from her most significant studies on diversity training and hiring bias. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Corinne Low shines an economic spotlight on gender bias by sharing valuable insights from her research on reproductive capital. That’s a phrase she’s coined to describe the economic value of fertility and the trade-offs that women face when choosing between investing their careers or their families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Employees who voice ethical concerns in the workplace often run the risk of retaliation, and that risk is much higher for women. Wharton Deputy Dean Nancy Rothbard explains why and what organizations can do to lower the burden for moral objectors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.