Why Identity Matters When Asking for Career Help

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Description: People from marginalized groups can increase their chances of getting career help when they explicitly mention their demographic identity in written requests for support, according to a new study from Wharton experts.

Source: knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu

Date: Feb 21, 2022

Link: https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/identity-matters-asking-career-help/

Questions for discussion:

  • What did the research reveal and what was the explanation presented?
  • What else might explain the results?
  • What does this mean for HR management and management in general?