Utah has one of the highest economic growth rates in the nation, and the ability to attract, retain, and provide positive workplace environments for women will be critical for future growth and success. However, Utah ranks as one of the worst states for women’s equality in many areas, including wages, education, health, and political empowerment. It is critical to understand what obstacles stand in the way of closing gender gaps so that Utah’s workforce and economy can thrive and meet its potential. One set of obstacles relates to “gender bias,” a term used to describe various barriers embedded in workplace cultures that disadvantage women, either overtly (e.g., harassment) or covertly (e.g., policies that inadvertently benefit men more than women). 

This episode highlights a Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) research and policy brief about gender bias in the Utah workplace. Dr. Susan Madsen, Founding Director of the UWLP, is joined by Dr. Helen Knaggs, author of the brief and Vice President of Research & Development for Nu Skin Enterprises, and Dr. Emily Swensen Darowski, the Associate Director of the UWLP.

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