Siri Chilazi

The Leadership Podcast, October 1, 2025

In this episode, Siri explains why workplace fairness requires redesigning systems rather than changing people, demonstrating how structured processes like predetermined interview questions produce less biased results than open-ended conversations. She argues that organizations must analyze workforce data to reveal bias patterns in hiring, feedback quality, and career advancement, treating fairness metrics with the same rigor as financial data in business decisions.

Future-Proof, August 4, 2025

In an increasingly polarized climate, terms like diversity, equity, and inclusion can spark debate. But for those committed to DEI-focused initiatives, good news remains: The need for fairness at work is more important than ever.
Siri Chilazi, co-author of the best-selling book  Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results,, joins the "Future-Proof" conversation this week to explore what actually drives equity in the workplace. Siri is a senior researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School and an internationally recognized expert in advancing women and promoting gender equity in organizations.

Managing the Future of Work, July 2, 2025

The Harvard Kennedy School's Iris Bohnet and Siri Chilazi on the logic behind a systems-level approach to workplace fairness. How A-B testing and targeted interventions—incorporated in day-to-day workflow—can help organizations tap more of the talent pool.

The Business of Being Brilliant, June 23, 2025

In this episode I explore how to make work fair. What do we really mean when we talk about fairness at work? Why does unfairness exist, what does it look like and and how do you tackle it properly? And why should leaders care, when they’re dealing with so many other priorities and uncertainties?

 Do Good to Lead Well, June 5, 2025 

Join me for an engaging conversation with Siri Chilazi, a senior researcher at the Women in Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School, as we explore the crucial topic of fairness in the workplace. Together, we discuss the thoughtful process behind the title of her bestselling book, Make Work Fair, which emphasizes actionable steps to align workplace dynamics with fairness. Siri's expertise as a behavioral scientist provides valuable insights into how organizations can align their practices with their values and aspirations, ensuring inclusivity and equality. Having had the privilege to meet Siri in person at a CEO Mastermind event I recently hosted at Harvard University, I can attest to the powerful impact of her insights on an audience.

The Future of Less Work, June 3, 2025

What if fairness at work wasn’t just a value—but a system design challenge? In this episode of The Future of Less Work, host Nirit Cohen sits down with Siri Chilazi, researcher at Harvard Kennedy School and co-author of Make Work Fair, to explore how we move beyond performative DEI and redesign the infrastructure of work for real equity.

Alli From Corporate, May 28, 2025

In this episode of Alli From Corporate, we sat down with Siri Chilazi and discussed the invisible rules that run the workplace: norms. Not the handbook policies or HR trainings—but the things no one tells you, like whether it’s okay to disagree with your boss, or if you’re “supposed” to wait to be offered a promotion.

The Brainy Business, May 15, 2025

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Siri Chilazi, co-author of the insightful book Make Work Fair. Siri, a senior researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School, shares her expertise on advancing gender equality and fairness in the workplace. Throughout the conversation, they discuss practical strategies that anyone can implement to foster a more equitable work environment, regardless of their position within an organization. 

Love in Action, May 8, 2025

Today’s guest is Siri Chilazi, a leading gender expert, Harvard researcher, and co-author of Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results. Marcel and Siri discussed gender equity in the workplace, highlighting progress made and challenges that remain in achieving fairness for all employees. They explored strategies for implementing gender equity, including the use of data-driven approaches, revising hiring practices, and adapting leadership criteria to reflect changing work environments. The conversation also touched on the impact of remote work, the importance of work-life balance, and the need for empathy and compassion in leadership to create more equitable workplaces.

Allyship in Action, April 27, 2025

In this week's Allyship in Action Podcast episode, Siri Chilazi, Senior Researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School and co-author of the book "Make Work Fair," discusses how to build more equitable workplaces. The book offers actionable steps leaders can take to translate academic research into real-world practices, tackling topics like the "myth of meritocracy," the power of norms, and embedding fairness into workplaces. The conversation emphasizes that achieving workplace equity requires both systems and behavior change.  

Meikles & Dimes, April 21, 2025

When computer science classrooms changed the pictures on the walls, from masculine-associated pictures to more gender-neutral pictures, more women expressed interest in computer science. As Siri said, we should strive to have humility about how much we trust our brains and our own intuition. And by doing so, we can hopefully make work, and the world, more fair.

Elevate Your AIQ, April 18, 2025

Bob speaks with Siri Chilazi about human-centric solutions in the workplace, particularly in the context of fairness and equality. They discuss the need for evaluation and legislation of AI, the challenges of data maturity, and the role of buyers in shaping technology solutions. They also touch on current trends in US-based organizations regarding diversity and inclusion, and ongoing efforts to ensure fairness in hiring practices. Siri and Bob discuss the critical influence of fairness in organizational performance, the integration of human-centric AI, and the importance of addressing pay equity. They explore work redesign to enhance human and AI collaboration, flexibility in work structures, and the significance of AI literacy for future generations. The dialogue emphasizes the necessity of cognitive diversity within teams and the proactive approach organizations must take to ensure equitable AI access and adoption.

Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, April 16, 2025

What if the key to workplace equality isn’t changing people—but changing systems?
Erica sits down with Siri Chilazi, a senior researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard and co-author of Make Work Fair. Siri is an internationally recognized expert in closing gender gaps at work, and she’s here to share what really works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to building equitable organizations.

The Bold Lounge, April 10, 2025

The path to gender equality in the workplace remains frustratingly slow despite decades of well-intentioned efforts. What if we've been focusing on the wrong solutions all along? Harvard researcher and author Siri Chilazi joins us to challenge conventional wisdom about advancing women in the workplace. Her groundbreaking research shows how we need to fix the systems that weren't originally designed for women's success, offering evidence-based approaches that actually work. Whether you're a leader seeking to create a more inclusive workplace or someone navigating career advancement, Siri provides practical advice for creating fairness through measurable, data-driven approaches rather than performative initiatives. The key to progress isn't adding more one-off programs; it's embedding fairness into our everyday business processes and measuring results with the same rigor we apply to other business goals. Listen in and discover how small, evidence-based changes can create significant impact in creating workplaces where everyone truly has an equal opportunity to succeed.

Happy at Work, March 20, 2025

In this episode of the Happy at Work podcast, Tessa and Laura engage with Siri Chilazi, a senior researcher at Harvard Kennedy School, to discuss her new book 'Make Work Fair'. The conversation explores the importance of embedding fairness into workplace culture, the role of power in shaping norms, and the evolving language around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Siri shares key insights from her research, emphasizing the need for data-driven approaches to create equitable workplaces and the impact of individual actions in driving systemic change.

HR Mixtape, March 18, 2025

In this episode of the "HR Mixtape," host Shari Simpson welcomes Siri Chilazi, a senior researcher at the Women in Public Policy program at Harvard Kennedy School. They discuss the importance of data-driven approaches to advancing gender equality in the workplace and explore practical strategies for creating fairer work environments. Siri shares insights from her book, "Make Work Fair," emphasizing how organizational design can influence equity and inclusion.

The Workplace Podcast, March 6, 2025

In this episode William Corless sits down with Harvard Kennedy School researcher Siri Chilazi to discuss her ground-breaking book "Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results."

Siri explains how making work fair isn't just the right thing to do - it's essential for building high-performing organizations where everyone can thrive!

Transform Your Workplace, March 4, 2025

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Siri Chilazi breaks down how small, practical changes can make hiring and workplace culture more fair and effective. She challenges the idea that bias training alone fixes workplace inequities and instead shows how data-driven tweaks can lead to real results. Chilazi also dives into common hiring biases, the power of accountability, and why companies that commit to fairness attract better talent. If you're a leader looking for simple, research-backed ways to improve your workplace, tune in today!

Strategy Skills Podcast, February 19, 2025

In this episode, Siri shares her path from studying chemistry to researching workplace gender equality. Based on her experience and academic work, she explains how workplace systems shape behavior more than individual choices. Siri advocates for practical changes like redesigning resumes and conducting regular pay audits rather than focusing on diversity training. Siri discusses how to create fairer workplaces and suggests that small changes in organizational culture can lead to significant improvements in gender equality.

HBR IdeaCast, February 11, 2025

Amid the backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the United States and elsewhere, leaders in both the public and private sectors are reevaluating their organizations’ policies and goals. While many employers and employees still value and support DEI, a growing chorus argues that such programs run counter to meritocratic ideals. Iris Bohnet and Siri Chilazi of the Harvard Kennedy School think there’s one principle everyone should be able to agree on — fairness — and argue for a data-driven approach to measuring it. They share their research on how to make workplace systems more fair and offer cases we can all learn from. They wrote the book Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results.

The Ellevate Podcast, February 5, 2025

Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, Tammy Williams sits down with the inspiring Siri Chilazi, a senior researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School. Join us as Siri shares her remarkable journey into gender equity advocacy and the driving force behind her groundbreaking book, “Make Work Fair.”

Under the Influence with Jo Piazza, February 4, 2025

The world is not fair. But it feels even less so these days. Today's we're diving headfirst into the pressing issue of gender equity in the workplace with special guest and senior researcher, Siri Chilazi from Harvard's Kennedy School. Siri is much more optimistic than I am about the future for women and I wanted to know why. We're chatting about practical strategies for hiring, performance evaluation, and breaking down norms that hold us back. How do we operate in a workplace and world where DEI is becoming a dirty word? She's got great advice about how we can shift norms in our day to day even if we aren't the CEO and she did manage to fill my cold dark heart with a little bit of optimism.

Getting to Yes, And, February 4, 2025

Kelly talks about workplace fairness with Harvard’s Siri Chilazi who co-wrote the book “Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results” with Iris Bohnet.

HR Data Labs, January 30, 2025

Siri Chilazi, Senior Researcher for the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School, joins us this episode to discuss identifying and implementing solutions that make the workplace fair for everyone.

Anxiety at Work, January 29, 2025

This week we welcome Siri Chilazi, Senior Researcher at the Harvard Kennedy School and co-author of Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results. Siri's mission is to bring real, measurable fairness to the workplace using the same data-driven approach that businesses use for profits and performance.

Futureproof, January 29, 2025

We sit down with Siri Chilazi, renowned researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School and co-author of the new book Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results, to explore the essential strategies for creating and sustaining equity in workplaces. Siri's extensive research focuses on advancing gender equality with evidence-based methods, and she brings her expert knowledge to shed light on what truly works in achieving a balanced and inclusive work environment.

Future of HR, January 28, 2025

How can we make work more fair?

During our conversation Siri and I discuss:
Why fairness in the workplace creates better outcomes for both the organization and the individual.
Why it's more effective to focus on changing behaviors and systems rather than attempting to debias people.
Why fairness is a collective responsibility, not just for HR professionals.
The importance of fairness should be embedded in every core HR process.
Why transparency is a key enabler of ensuring fairness in the workplace.

Your Working Life, January 28, 2025

Discover how to make work fair with Siri Chilazi.

The Rational View, January 18, 2025

In this episode I’m interviewing a researcher who studies equality in the workplace. Her work stands out as being heavily influenced by quantitative studies on the effectiveness of various interventions aimed at leveling the gender gap in the workplace. I hope we can gain some insights into what is good and what does not work to promote fairness in the workplace.