D&I Weekly News Round-Up: Well being, Gender bias, and more

Women at work 

The latest “Women in the Workplace” report from McKinsey (in partnership with LeanIn.Org) is here. This year’s report debunks four common myths about women in the workplace – including women’s career ambitions, and microaggressions.

Well being

This insightful article about microstress in the workplace looks at how organizations can improve collaboration and remove complexity to prevent microstress and burnout.

Gender bias

Chess has long been dominated by men. According to a new study, parents and coaches believe that girl chess players have less potential than boy chess players – even if the girls currently play at the same level. Read more here.

Representation

Great short film about Britain’s Chineke! Orchestra, the first professional orchestra in Europe consisting of mainly Black and ethnically diverse musicians. It was founded in 2015, and champions change and celebrates diversity in orchestra music.