Make Work Fair by Iris Bohnet and Siri Chilazi is an impressively researched and well written book on an important topic. This is a timely read with DEI programs currently being evaluated across the US. While I tend to agree that many DEI initiatives should be dismantled, it doesn’t underscore the fact that diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of humanity are vital.

This is a sticky topic because, to quote the authors, “Very few people are against fairness but we don't all agree on what it entails.” The real life examples in this book made the materials interesting and easy to digest, but I found certain action items to be idealistic. Businesses can’t operate exclusively through a DEI lens, and when it comes to certain accommodations that are suggested, there seems to be a lack of awareness about the decrease in productivity that would accompany them.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Business for providing an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.