EDGE Certification is the Leading Global Certification for workplace diversity, fairness, and inclusion centred on a gender and intersectional equity approach.

Officially launched at the World Economic Forum in 2011, the EDGE Standards and Certification help create a fairer place to work for employees, empower employers to attract, develop, and retain high-performing diverse teams, and deliver sustainable business value to the investor community. Through its Academic, Scientific and Global Advisory Councils, EDGE Certified Foundation brings further rigour, discipline, and thought leadership based on real-world experience to help create a world of equal opportunities, where men and women across their different gender identities, sexual orientations, race/ethnic origins, disability status, and nationalities, are equally valued and respected in all aspects of economic, political, and social life.

More than 900 EDGE Certificates have been granted to large organizations in 72 countries representing 43 industry sectors, across the three levels of EDGE Certification.

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Prof. Emilio J. Castilla—NTU Professor of Management and Professor of Work and Organization Studies at MIT Sloan—as we unpack the *promise and the pitfalls* of meritocracy in today’s organizations.

In his latest book, *The Meritocracy Paradox*, Prof. Emilio J. Castilla draws on two decades of research to reveal why systems designed to reward talent and effort often fall short. Meritocracy promises fairness and equal opportunity, but without thoughtful design and ongoing oversight, it can unintentionally reinforce inequality and privilege.

Why does meritocracy so often go wrong? What practical, research-backed strategies can help organizations build talent systems that recognize performance, unlock potential, and expand opportunity for all?

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