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 Personality in context: How perceptions of a situation influence us in the moment
This Australian research looks at the consistency and variability of personality and behaviour and finds that personality and behaviour vary moment to moment due to the diverse ways in which people perceive situations.
American research, September 2012
The Foreign-Language Effect: Thinking in a Foreign Tongue Reduces Decision Biases
Are the decisions you make in your native language the same as those you make when thinking in another language? According to recent research, it appears not. This article investigates how thinking in foreign languages can reduce decision-making biases, and raises the intriguing question: How can these insights be leveraged?
American research, September 2012
The Power of "OUT" – LGBT in the Workplace
Are there implications to an organisation for not providing an LGBT friendly environment? According to recent American research, almost half of LGBT employees are in the corporate closet and many are looking for the exit sign. How can organisations retain their LGBT talent and tap into the lucrative and loyal LGBT consumer market?
American research, February 2012
Inclusion delusions? Can organisations become more inclusive without diluting the essence of diversity?
Managing the expectations of a diverse group such as Sydney's LGBTQI community is not without its challenges. And how does an organisation promote inclusion without losing its core diversity focus? Peter Urmson, Chairperson of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, talks to the Deloitte Diversity and Inclusion team about why the Festival will now be called Sydney Mardi Gras and also shares insights about creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for the LGBTQI community.
Australian Interview, February 2012
The impact of like-mentors for gay/lesbian employees
How do like and unlike mentors help gay/lesbian protégés? This study examines the effect of mentoring on gay/lesbian workers' job attitudes and job outcomes and also found clear differences between outcomes according to whether the mentor was also gay/lesbian or heterosexual. Being mentored is certainly better than not being mentored, and whilst a gay/lesbian mentor/mentee relationship might improve mental well-being for mentees, tangible workplace outcomes are often missing.
American research, February 2012
Working Bi: Preliminary findings from a survey on workplace experiences of Bisexual people
Is awareness of the LGBT community enough for organisations to be truly inclusive? Are we overlooking an "invisible demographic", and if so, what is the result? This paper explores how definitions and perceptions of bisexuality impact bisexuals' workplace experiences.
UK research, February 2012
Stereotype threat in organisations: An examination of its scope, triggers and possible interventions
This research explores stereotype threat in organisations. It suggests that persistent evaluation of individuals is at the heart of stereotype threat, thereby increasing opportunities for it to emerge and impact negatively-stereotyped groups.
American research, March 2010
Uncovering diverse identities in organisations: AIRing versus auditing approaches to diversity management
Demographic data is typically gathered as part of a diversity audit process. This research challenges traditional recording methods by suggesting a new auditing tool (AIRing) helps reduce stereotyping risks and thus improves overall business performance.
Australian research, March 2010
Making the invisible visible: Fear and disclosure of sexual orientation at work
This research examines the issues that affect the degree of disclosure of sexual orientation at work and, for those who do not disclose, the factors that influence their fears about full disclosure.
American academic research, January 2008
Religious identity and 'secular' employment: A case study of young Muslim graduates in the Sydney workforce
This research explores the concerns of young Muslim women entering or seeking entry to the workforce, and compares them with those who have been in the workforce for some time. It suggests strategies to provide greater accommodation of religious needs.
Australian academic research, January 2008
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