Succeeding in the workplace: Hard work and talent may not be enough for minority groups After reviewing 337 journal articles examining career success disparity among minority and non-minority groups, Melika Shirmohammadi, assistant professor of Human Resource Development, reports that being in the minority often places individuals in the role of an outsider. Also, that outsider status makes them more susceptible to complex visibility, which can shape how they can access and use career advancement resources like networks, mentors, role models and training and development opportunities.
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