Inequality at Work Conference
The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Department of Organization and Human Resources will host a one-day conference dedicated to research and understanding of the different ways that inequality presents itself at work and its impact on employees and organizations.
Sept. 12, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
University at Buffalo Alfiero Center, North Campus, Amherst, N.Y.
Join thought leaders in human resources, organizational behavior and social psychology to discuss current challenges in today’s workplaces with an increasingly diverse workforce. Attendees will include academics and doctoral students at all levels of experience, and those involved with all aspects of theory and practice.
8-8:45 a.m.
Check in and breakfast
8:45-9 a.m.
Welcome remarks
9-10:15 a.m.
Presentations by Aaron Kay and Morela Hernandez
10:15-10:30 a.m.
Coffee break
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Presentations by Patrick McKay and Emma Levine
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lunch
1-2:15 p.m.
Presentation by Sean Martin and Research Flash Talks by Doctoral Students
2:15-2:30 p.m.
Coffee break
2:30-3:45 p.m.
Ideas Flash Talks by Assistant Professors
3:45-4 p.m.
Coffee Break
4-5 p.m.
Keynote Address: Glenn Jackson
5-6:30 p.m.
Reception
Glenn Jackson
Head of Engagement and Belonging
M&T Bank
Morela Hernandez
Ligia Ramirez de Reynolds Collegiate Professor of Public Policy
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
Aaron C. Kay
J. Rex Fuqua Professor of International Management
Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
Emma Levine
Professor of Behavioral Science
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Sean Martin
Donald and Lauren Morel Associate Professor of Business Administration
Darden School of Business, University of Virginia
Patrick McKay
Professor of Management
College of Business at East Carolina University
Free to attend, by invitation only.
As part of the conference agenda, we will have a session for four doctoral students to present 5-7 minute “flash-talks” with feedback provided by faculty attendees. To be considered for this session, submit a one-page abstract on a topic related to social inequality at work. (This is broadly construed, encompassing any kind of inequality at work: social class, gender, race, political orientation, etc.). This can be a well-developed research idea in which you are seeking feedback to strengthen the study’s hypotheses and study design, or a study in which data has been collected and feedback is needed to help you prepare for journal submission. The four students selected to present in this session will be reimbursed up to $500 in travel expenses (receipts required for reimbursement).
Submission guidelines: One-page extended abstract, single spaced, Times New Roman, 12pt font.
Deadline for submission: July 15
Selected Talks will be announced by August 1.
The nearest airport to the University at Buffalo is the Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), located eight miles from campus, followed by the Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG), located 14 miles from campus. Uber, Lyft or taxi services are the best way to get to and from the airport.
Rooms will be available at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott for $126 per night. Book your room by August 15.