Research: Why Gender Bias Persists, Even When Organizations Try to Curb It.

This article discusses the persistence of gender bias in organizations, even when efforts are made to reduce it. The research focuses on a professional services firm and reveals that while managers were able to reduce biased descriptions of employee traits and behaviors, they still exhibited biases in how they valued and rewarded those traits and behaviors. The study highlights the importance of addressing both viewing biases and valuing biases in order to advance gender equity in the workplace. The article provides recommendations for organizations, including providing support for managers, comprehensive training, and fair procedures throughout employees' careers. [Extracted from the article]