HBR IdeaCast How African-Americans Advance at Work — And What Organizations Can Do to Help
Aug 27, 2019
In a thought-provoking discussion, Laura Morgan Roberts, a Professor of Management at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, delves into the challenges African Americans face in advancing in the workplace. She critiques existing diversity initiatives for lacking authenticity and highlights the systemic obstacles that persist, especially in leadership roles. Roberts emphasizes the importance of understanding emotional labor and the unique experiences of Black professionals, offering actionable recommendations to foster a more inclusive and supportive work environment.
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Persistent Disparities
- Racial disparities persist in career advancement, outcomes, and satisfaction.
- This points to a need for more effective inclusion strategies in organizations.
Performative Inclusion
- Companies' diversity initiatives may be performative rather than truly impactful.
- Leaders may have good intentions but struggle with effective implementation.
Shifting Focus from Race
- Diversity programs have shifted away from focusing on race.
- Leaders are less comfortable discussing race explicitly, hindering progress.
