Data-Driven Fairness: Transforming Workplace Culture for Gender Equality with Siri Chilazi
Eps. #114 MARCH 18TH, 2025
In this episode of the "HR Mixtape," host Shari Simpson welcomes Siri Chilazi, a senior researcher at the Women in Public Policy program at Harvard Kennedy School. They discuss the importance of data-driven approaches to advancing gender equality in the workplace and explore practical strategies for creating fairer work environments. Siri shares insights from her book, "Make Work Fair," emphasizing how organizational design can influence equity and inclusion.
Key Takeaways:
Data-Driven Design: Learn how small changes in workplace design, like table shapes and resume formats, can significantly impact fairness and inclusivity.
Flexibility in Work: Discover the benefits of hybrid work models and how they can enhance job satisfaction, especially for caregivers.
Building Fairness: Understand that fairness should be integrated into everyday practices rather than treated as a one-off program.
Tune in for actionable insights that can transform your HR practices!
Book: Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results
Guest(s): Siri Chilazi, Senior Researcher at the Women in Public Policy program, Harvard Kennedy School
Siri Chilazi is a senior researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School whose life’s work is to advance gender equality in the workplace. As a keynote speaker and strategic advisor, Siri collaborates with a wide range of organizations around the world. Her work regularly appears in leading media outlets. Siri has an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School, and a BA in Chemistry and Physics from Harvard College.
