Management experts Frank Dobbin and Alexandra Kalev sift through decades of data to show why workplace diversity training fails and what works. Arguing that it's time to focus on changing systems rather than individuals, the authors make data-driven recommendations for diversifying management and creating workplaces where everyone can thrive.
The United States, Britain, and France in the Railway Age
Focusing on 19th-century railroad policies, the book examines how the United States, France, and Britain shaped their modern industrial policy styles. By analyzing the historical context and decisions surrounding railroads, it uncovers the foundational influences that continue to affect contemporary industrial strategies in these nations.
The book explores how corporate personnel experts, rather than legislative bodies, shaped the practical meaning of equal opportunity in the workplace following the civil rights and feminist movements. It highlights the pivotal role these experts played in altering hiring, promotion, and termination practices, thereby influencing societal perceptions of discrimination. Through this lens, the author reveals the complexities of the implementation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its lasting impact on American employment practices.