Crises often lead people to look for “someone” to blame, and the blame often lands on marginalized ethnic or religious groups. Tragic events led to Japanese internment camps during World War II and anti-Muslim sentiment in the wake of 9/11,
Ensuring Your Products Aren’t Used for Discrimination
Lessons from Airbnb’s efforts to combat racism on its platform.
October 10, 2022
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Summary.
Discrimination is both a societal and a business issue. And, the extent to which discrimination is allowed to affect a company is a decision that is made by business leaders. Fortunately, there is a growing toolkit for leaders who want to create a more inclusive company — and society. Here, the authors lay out four steps every leader should take to work toward this goal.
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Accelerate your career with Harvard ManageMentor®. HBR Learning’s online leadership training helps you hone your skills with courses like Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Earn badges to share on LinkedIn and your resume. Access more than 40 courses trusted by Fortune 500 companies.
How to build a better, more just workplace.