On February 18, 2025, we had the pleasure of hosting Professor Iris Bohnet, a distinguished behavioral economist and valued member of the EDGE Certified Foundation Academic and Scientific Council. In conversation with Aniela Unguresan, Professor Bohnet shared insights and data-driven strategies from her latest book, Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results, co-authored with Siri Chilazi. Some key takeaways included:
- Fairness is not a program, it’s a way of doing things. To create truly fair workplaces, fairness must be embedded in every aspect of decision-making.
- Ambiguity is often where bias thrives. Providing clarity and filling in gaps helps create more inclusive and equitable outcomes.
- There is no meritocracy without fairness. Leveling the playing field and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone is a prerequisite for a true meritocracy.
- Successful workplace fairness practices focus on changing systems rather than individuals, with an emphasis on shifting behaviors rather than beliefs.
Watch the video below for key highlights from the webinar, or contact us to request the full recording.
