This article critically examines the discourse of ‘bring your whole self to work’ within the diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) narratives of investment banks. While inclusion is often framed as essential for leveraging diversity, scholars argue that ‘whole self’ approaches risk...

This important book in the EFMD series shines a light on women (and sometimes the absence of them) within business schools, as well as their contributions and impact across multiple spheres within and beyond their schools. Despite the clear rationale for promoting sustainable gender equity, the...

Does group gender diversity benefit individuals? I examine this question with a field experiment randomizing 3,060 students to small study groups at university entry. Assignment to mixed-gender rather than single-gender groups improves performance and well-being for both men and women:...

Climate change threatens the future of the next generations and is already causing widespread destruction in the present through an increasing number of natural disasters. A new model of production and consumption based on sustainability is required, especially in the fashion industry-the second...

This study examines the impact of board gender diversity (BGD) on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, with a focus on the moderating roles of financial performance (Return on Assets), board meeting frequency (BMF), and foreign board members (FBM). Panel regression analysis...

*Expansion of EDI bureaucracy has been fuelled by government regulation, not by market forces or rising prejudice *Growth of EDI undermines meritocracy, replacing fairness and talent with group quotas and targets *Previous estimates suggest direct public sector EDI costs of £557m a year, with...

How does diversity affect charitable giving? On the one hand, diversity can lead to increased charitable giving, as individuals may feel more connected to and invested in their community when they see the diversity of needs and perspectives within it. On the other hand, diversity can also create...

This study explores the relationship between board diversity and firm performance, with a focus on the moderating role of CEO duality in Chinese manufacturing firms. This study applies panel fixed-effect regression models for the period 2008-2022, and findings show that board diversity is...

Locus of control refers to the way in which people perceive whether they have control over situations in their lives or whether these situations are the result of external circumstances. Locus of control subsequently influences individuals' motivation, decision-making, and ability to accept...