The current report is intended to provide a narrow, brief summery of research presented at the annual conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology regarding women in organizations.
The conference, which broadly seeks to inform the science and practice of human well‐being and performance in organizations and draws thousands of participants from academic, consulting, and government agencies, included over 35 symposia, posters, and meetings related to diversity in organizations.
Research presented provided empirical evidence that women continue to face subtle forms of discrimination and that there are consequences for such women and their employing organizations.
More multidisciplinary theory and research is needed to identify and develop effective strategies for the reduction of gender discrimination and the achievement of equal opportunities for men and women.
In summary, the SIOP conference continues serves as an incubator for research and practice regarding diversity in organizations. In particular, this year's meeting contributors provided empirical evidence that subtle discrimination toward women in organizations persists and that perceptions of bias can lead to negative attitudes and behaviors.
