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1 in 5 medical doctors in the U.S. are Asian

Have you ever searched for a doctor based on specialty, gender, or race? For many women and Americans of…

Quality feedback is elusive for Asians and women in the workplace

Research spanning from a decade (2014-2024) of analyzing language bias in performance feedback found gender and racial language bias…

Why perceived talent is rewarded over hard work

Is being perceived as hard-working a good thing? Not always, says research on naturalness bias – the preference for talent over hard work. When naturalness bias occurs in the workplace, it can be deeply unfair and costly.

Ethnic diversity is still a serious issue at the top level in accounting firms

As educators and researchers, my colleagues and I aimed to gain insights into the work environment of ethnic minority…

The subtle way cultural bias affects job interviews

Job applicants who want to appear calm and collected might be at a disadvantage. According to a Stanford study,…

Education does not resolve gender wage gap according to data from the U.S. Census

Men earn more than women even when both have bachelor’s degrees in the same field, according to new data…

Foreign-born CEOs are fired more often and CEOs with favorable surnames are paid more

Recent studies found bias on corporate boards. Foreign-born CEOs, defined as CEOs born outside the country of the firms…

5 years of ‘Women in the Workplace’: Little progress for Asians, Blacks, and Latinas

Little progress for Asian, Black, and Latina women in the C-suite across 5 years of ‘Women in the Workplace’…

Finding 2: Leveraging support and guidance from the community

My research findings uncover the many ways that Asian women transcended into leadership propositions in high-profile companies. In Finding…

R.I.P. non-compete agreements?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chaired by Lina M. Khan, had announced in January of 2023, new proposed rules…

For Asian women, sponsorship can be history making. Meet Kim Ng, the first female GM in Major League Baseball

Kim J. Ng made history when she became the general manager (GM) of the Miami Marlins in 2020. She…

Most super rich couples have breadwinning husbands and stay-at-home wives, contrasting sharply with everyone else

Men are the sole breadwinners in over half of super rich heterosexual couples – defined as those in the…

Laws, regulations and rights relevant for the Asian female

The U.S. enacted discrimination laws that protect us from being treated differently, given opportunity differently, or serviced differently based…

I am a social science researcher who research Asian women in leadership

As a social science researcher, I’m curious about people’s lived experiences, complex behaviors, and how leadership potential is determined…

Finding 1: The evolution of personal values into leadership style

Numerous barriers prohibit people from historically underrepresented communities from contributing fully to the workplace. My research findings undercover the…

U.S. immigration policy and high Asian incomes

Thanks to selective U.S. Immigration policy that prefers highly skilled, highly educated applicants, Asian Americans have the highest median…

The double-bind for Asian American women in leadership

Women face a double bind when we are in leadership positions – we are expected to be competent and…

Inside series to demystify public service

I did not see any role models of Asian female public officials growing up. In many ways, it is…

Bust the bamboo ceiling: ONE mistake smart Asian managers make [and how to fix it]

The fix is to shift from demonstrating how smart you are to showing your strategic impact. Ready to make…

Why I ran for city council

I did not foresee that I would be running a political campaign or holding public office as the first…

Two-thirds of U.S. executive teams are Republican and growing more partisan

While U.S. firms are outwardly supporting progressive causes, inwardly researchers found executive teams in U.S. firms to be overwhelmingly…

Interview with Tammy Meinershagen

A former professional musician and public school teacher, Tammy Meinershagen is the first Asian American representative on the Frisco…

Korn Ferry + Rockfeller Foundation study on women CEOs

A study aptly named the CEO Pipeline Project conducted by Korn Ferry, a global organizational consulting firm, and the…

Imposter syndrome and the Asian woman

“In our careers, we will likely experience a sense of imposter syndrome at some point. First, stop assuming you…