Creating Internal Gender Networks

Research shows that informal networks often perpetuate the marginalization of women and minorities in the workplace, leading to gendered disparities in promotions, raises, and mentorship opportunities. In response to this phenomena, large organizations often create space to elevate and connect systematically marginalized groups and formalize the networking process. The following peer-reviewed article shared in the British Journal of Management provides some insight into diversity networks and their usefulness in a workplace context:

Dennissen, M., Benschop, Y., van den Brink, M. “Diversity Networks: Networking for Equality?” British Journal of Management 30(4): 966-980. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8551.12321