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Fair Share: Dismantling Outdated Work Norms to Advance Gender Equity for All

Education & LaborHuman Rights & Global Development

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In this seminar, David Smith will present research from his new book Fair Share: How Men and Women Can Create a More Equitable Workplace Together, revealing how outdated workplace norms undermine careers, caregiving, and gender equity—and what leaders can do to fix the system. Despite decades of progress, women still face barriers to advancement while men who embrace caregiving responsibilities encounter stigma, creating a disconnect that holds everyone back. Drawing on organizational research and real world cases, David will demonstrate how systemic change requires leadership action in three critical areas: rethinking company culture and work structures, fully supporting caregiving through benefits and policies, and embedding gender equity into routine organizational…

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