Research

Implicit Bias

Learn how our brains have a mind of their own and can oppose our conscious desire to be fair AND how bias plays out in the workplace.

Corporate Leavers Survey

Read about the effect of workplace unfairness on voluntary employee turnover at an annual price-tag of $64 billion to Corporate America.

Stereotype Threat

Explore the fascinating concept of how the fear of being judged according to a negative stereotype can actually undermine certain groups’ performance.

Giving Notice

Read Dr. Freada Kapor Klein's book about how hidden bias and barriers are driving the best and the brightest employees out the door and how employers can develop effective approaches to retain them and create inclusive, productive workplaces.

HOW-FAIR Survey

Discover How Opportunities in Workplaces and Fairness Affect Intergroup Relations (HOW-FAIR), which addresses topics such as workplace unfairness, fitting in, stereotyping, and job advancement.

Bullying

Understand how bullying plays out in the workplace and resources to mitigate this common form of unfairness, which in case you didn’t know, is presently not considered illegal in the United States!

Calling all companies!

The Level Playing Field Institute prides itself on producing academically rigorous research to educate the public and improve workplaces. Help us conduct ground-breaking research by participating in or sponsoring our next study focusing on mitigating bias in the workplace. If interested, please email revealingbarriers@lpfi.org

As an employer or employee, do you have any suggestions for topics that you would like to see more research on in the workplace? We will provide a cash award for the best research topic received, so submit your ideas now!