Wharton CEO & TIAA Institute Roundtable 2023 Recap
Wharton CEO and TIAA Institute hosted the Health Care and Financial Wellness for All Roundtable. The symposium convened a small group of experts to address health and finance inequities, their determinants, and practical solutions to mitigate their adverse effects. While the researchers and practitioners present shared many insights, here are the top four recommendations for increasing equity in health and financial wellness.
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Articles
A quarter-century strong, the Summer Undergraduate Mentored Research Program (SUMR) is where tomorrow’s health services leaders are born. What began as a small cohort of ambitious students has grown into a robust and impactful program that has created space for over 350 scholars from around the world and guide their journeys in advancing health equity.
A new study co-authored by Wharton’s McKenzie Preston, “Is Justice Colorblind: A Review of Workplace Racioethnic Differences Through the Lens of Organizational Justice,” is the first comprehensive look at the topic in nearly two decades, with a specific focus on organizational justice. He and his co-authors combed through the literature and determine that not much has changed. There’s been little meaningful progress in reducing the negative effect that bias and discrimination has on minority employees, from hiring to compensation to promotion.
The Race and Sports event returned, hosted in partnership by the Wharton Coalition for Equity and Opportunity, the Center for Africana Studies, and the Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative (WSABI). ESPN’s William ‘Bill’ Rhoden and Wharton Professor Kenneth Shropshire discussed the intersection of race and sports.
This research, led by PhD student Sasmira Matta, examines the impact of Medicaid expansion on income inequality within U.S. health care systems, revealing the disparities between higher and lower-paid workers.
A limited four-part series hosted by CEO faculty director, Prof. Kenneth Shropshire called ‘Opportunity Matters,’ explores the intersection between diversity, equity, and inclusion in industries, and their influence on the racial wealth gap. Read at Penn Today.
We were thrilled to support Dean Erika James at the National Black MBA Association’s 45th Annual Conference, where she served as an Honorary Co-Chair. Hosted in Philadelphia, the event brought together Black professionals, MBA candidates, and business leaders across the country, eager to learn and make connections. Wharton CEO attended to better understand challenges confronting Black business communities, learn about the DEI initiatives organizations are implementing, and gain insights on wealth building, board diversity, and more. Read our key takeaways.
Wharton CEO is teaming up with diverse partners to create a powerful impact within the Wharton community, Philadelphia, and beyond. Learn about initiatives like Resilience Education | Wharton WORKS, led by Prof. Damon Phillips, and events such as the School’s inaugural Wellness Summit, in collaboration with the Perelman School of Medicine’s Neurology Department and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Dr. Renita Miller. Learn more at Wharton Stories.
Podcasts
Opportunity Matters
In partnership with SiriusXM, we’ve launched a limited podcast series that delves into the intersection of diversity, opportunity, and inclusion across industries such as healthcare, finance, sports, and entertainment. Join Professor Kenneth Shropshire, former faculty director of the Wharton Coalition for Equity and Opportunity, along with other leading experts, as they explore how inequities in these sectors contribute to disparities in health, education, wealth, and more. Discover what can be done to bridge these gaps. Available now in both video and audio formats!
How Does Your Financial Wellbeing Shape Your Health Outcomes?
Wharton academics and industry leaders weigh in on the intersection of health equity and financial wellbeing. (25 min listen)
How Does Prioritizing Diversity Reshape the Business and Culture of Sports?
Sports executives share strategies for leaders to drive more inclusive work environments and make informed business decisions. (23 min listen)
What Can We Do to Narrow the Wealth Gap?
Empowering communities with education, opportunities, and a vision for wealth-building can pave the way to closing the wealth gap. (25 min listen)
Can Diversity Initiatives Break Barriers in Entertainment?
Experts address inequities in the entertainment industry and provide tools for increasing representation and fostering inclusion. (26 min listen)
Diversity at Work
In honor of Juneteenth, the Ripple Effect podcast launched a special edition series, Diversity at Work, led by guest host Kenneth Shropshire, former faculty director of Wharton CEO. In this series, Wharton faculty discuss equity, opportunity, and the complexities of racial inequality, bias, and representation within organizations. Gain insights on the importance of embracing diversity, strategies to dismantle racial biases, how to establish a psychologically safe work environment, and the role of diversity in boardrooms.
Bring Your Whole Self to Work with Rachel Arnett
19 min listen
Dive into Knowledge@Wharton’s topical DEI articles, podcasts, and videos:
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Archives – Knowledge at Wharton
- Reverse Ageism Is Real and Overlooked“Youngism,” or prejudice against young adults, is more prevalent than we think, according to new research.…Read More
- Are Health Care Organizations Contributing to Racial Wealth Inequality?The expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act poured billions of dollars into U.S. health care systems, allowing them to raise compensation for health care workers. Wharton research shows the benefits were not equally shared.…Read More
- Why Companies Need to Address Caregiver BurnoutWharton's Stephanie Creary talks with experts about how companies can craft more supportive policies for caregivers who are struggling to balance their responsibilities at work and home.…Read More
- Is DEI Going Away? Here’s What Experts SayWharton, Harvard, and INSEAD brought academics and industry leaders together to discuss the complex challenges facing DEI and what’s getting in the way of change.…Read More
- The Consequences of Socioeconomic MobilityIn a study conducted in the urban slums of Brazil, Wharton’s Leo Pongeluppe finds that economic mobility is often accompanied by social stigma.…Read More
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