Inequality at Work Conference
Attendees gathered for the Inequality at Work conference.
Sept. 12, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
University at Buffalo Alfiero Center, North Campus, Amherst, N.Y.
The School of Management’s Organization and Human Resources department hosted the Inequality at Work conference. The daylong event brought together more than 60 attendees to hear research from 14 faculty and doctoral student speakers.
Presentations explored how stereotypes about social class and gender influence leader emergence and evaluations, the role of demographic diversity in strengthening cooperative climates and financial performance, the motivations and consequences of “first-name whitening” among ethnic minorities and effective employment practices for supporting employees with disabilities.
The conference concluded with a keynote address by Glenn Jackson, head of engagement and belonging at M&T Bank, who encouraged researchers to continue shaping more inclusive workplaces.
8-8:45 a.m.
Check in and breakfast: Alfiero Atrium
8:45-9 a.m.
Welcome remarks: Alfiero 102
Ananth Iyer, Dean, University at Buffalo School of Management
9-10:15 a.m.
Presentations by Aaron Kay and Morela Hernandez: Alfiero 102
“Presentation Title To Be Announced”
Aaron Kay, J. Rex Fuqua Professor of International Management,
Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
“Bias Against Those Who Think Twice”
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
10:15-10:30 a.m.
Coffee break
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Presentations by Patrick McKay and Emma Levine: Alfiero 102
“Managerial Cooperative Climate as a Driver of Business-Establishment Financial Performance: The Role of Employee Racioethnic Diversity as a Contextual Boundary Condition”
Patrick McKay, Professor of Management,
College of Business, East Carolina University
“Addressing Inequality Through Conversation: The Experience-Outcome Model of Honest Conversation”,
Emma Levine, Professor of Behavioral Science
Booth School of Business, University of Chicago
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lunch: Alfiero 102
1-2:15 p.m.
Presentation by Sean Martin and Research Flash Talks by Doctoral Students: Jacobs 110
“Presentation Title To Be Announced”
Sean Martin, Donald and Lauren Morel Associate Professor of Business Administration, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia
“Incongruent Occupational Status and Financial Resources: A Person-Centered Perspective on Social Class and Work Outcomes”
Steven Kardel, PhD Candidate,
Pennsylvania State University
“Symbolic Sacrifice? Exploring the Gendered Implications of Precarious Managerial Positions”
Samuel Allen, PhD Candidate,
University of Pittsburgh
“Incidence of and Motivations for First-Name Whitening Among Ethnic Minorities” Jungmin Lee, PhD Candidate,
Emory University
“Dual Path Model of Status Hierarchy Deconstruction: When and How People Contest Rankings Versus Bases of Unequal Hierarchies”
Yejin Park Roberts, PhD Candidate,
New York University
2:15-2:30 p.m.
Coffee break
2:30-3:45 p.m.
Ideas Flash Talks by Assistant Professors: Jacobs 110
"Losing Liberals Without Winning Over Conservatives? How Retaining Versus Removing DEI Policies Influences Stakeholder Reactions Amidst Organizational Misconduct"
Sonya Mishra, Dartmouth University
"Overcoming Disparities for People with Disabilities: A Longitudinal Study of Employer Disability Practices"
Lawrence Houston, University of Houston
"Perpetuating Disadvantage and Distrust: Leaders Avoid Victims Due to Concerns About Distrust"
Laura Wallace, Emory University
"Performance incentives increase people's desire for information they know they should avoid"
Sean Fath, Cornell University
"Narrative Advocacy: Storytelling as a Pathway to Systemic Change”
Melanie Prengler, University of Virginia
3:45-4 p.m.
Coffee Break
4-4:50 p.m.
Keynote Address: Jacobs 110
Glenn Jackson, Head of Engagement and Belonging, M&T Bank
4:50-5 p.m.
Closing remarks: Jacobs 110
5-6 p.m.
Reception: Alfiero 102
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