Women's networks offered more support in the workplace during times of instability more than men's
Episode Description
Wharton Professor Tiantian Yang explains how and how men and women's networks react differently during workplace organizational change in this clip from the Ripple Effect podcast, part the Knowledge at Wharton Podcast Network.
ABOUT THE EPISODE Wharton professor Tiantian Yang discusses how workplace networks shift during mergers and acquisitions — and why men and women respond differently to organizational disruption. She explains that men tend to expand their networks by forming new connections with other men, while women strengthen existing relationships with other women, increasing trust and reciprocity during uncertain times. Her research reveals that in turbulent periods, women’s denser networks can actually provide greater short-term performance advantages, including increased referrals and resource sharing. The conversation challenges the assumption that women’s networks are inherently limiting and offers new insight into how organizations should think about integration, trust, and long-term career strategy during restructuring.
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Brief Summary
Gender differences in networking during mergers impact resource acquisition.
Key points
- Gender Differences in Networking. Research shows men and women react differently to organizational changes, impacting their networking strategies.
