Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

By Alessia Passafiume in Ottawa A government-funded report says Black executives within the public service are subjected to harassment and intimidation, career stagnation, unjust workloads and, as one executive wrote, a “cesspool …

Newfoundland and Labrador’s “What We Heard” report on consultations for the upcoming Pay Equity and Pay Transparency Act reveals significant concerns about human resources capacity, data infrastructure, and privacy considerations …

VersaFi has announced the selection of 61 women from 18 Canadian firms for its 2024 Emerging Leaders Program, a professional development initiative aimed at preparing high-performing women in finance for …

By Christopher P. Scheitle, West Virginia University; Denise Daniels, Wheaton College (Illinois), and Elaine Howard Ecklund, Rice University Since we spend so much of our lives at our jobs, it’s only natural that …

Robert Half Canada has been recognized as one of Forbes’ World’s Top Companies for Women in 2024, an accolade that speaks to the company’s efforts to support women’s advancement in …

Alberta has released an updated Accessibility Design Guide aimed at improving access to public spaces and private residences for all citizens, including those living with disabilities. The guide, which aligns …

Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Advisory Board has released recommendations aimed at removing employment barriers faced by people with disabilities in areas such as recruitment, retention, advancement, workplace accommodations and emergency preparedness. …

American Airlines has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), reaffirming its commitment to enhance the travel experience for customers using wheelchairs and mobility devices, it said …

Unconscious bias in recruitment can significantly affect hiring decisions, leading to a less diverse workforce and potentially overlooking the best candidates. Recognizing and mitigating these biases is essential for creating …