Six Calgary-based business leaders were honoured Wednesday evening at the 2025 Calgary Influential Women in Business (CIWB) Awards Gala for their efforts …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
People-first HR strategies face pressure amid AI disruption and return-to-office mandates
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA growing number of HR leaders say people-focused policies are under threat as they face mounting pressure to implement return-to-office (RTO) mandates, …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionOpinion
Canada’s labour market is failing racialized immigrant women, requiring an urgent policy response
By Marshia Akbar, Toronto Metropolitan University Despite Canada’s commitment to gender equity through human rights legislation and policies, the country ranked eighth …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedLabour ShortagesWorkforce Statistics
Nova Scotia construction faces labour crunch as residential demand surges
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA surge in residential building activity is expected to drive a 21 per cent increase in construction employment in Nova Scotia by …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
New guideline aims to help employers address race discrimination in New Brunswick
The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission has released a new guideline aimed at helping employers, housing providers, and service organizations identify and …
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CompensationDiversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedPayroll
Gender pay gap stalls in 2025 despite transparency laws: Payscale report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberProgress on closing the gender pay gap has stalled in 2025, despite widespread adoption of pay transparency laws, according to a new …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Nearly half of Canadians with disabilities face communication barriers: Statistics Canada
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly four million Canadians with disabilities encountered communication barriers in 2022, with in-person interactions and digital access among the most common challenges, …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedLegislation & Compliance
Nova Scotia introduces first accessibility standard for outdoor and recreation spaces
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNova Scotia has approved its first accessibility standard, setting new requirements for outdoor and recreational spaces as part of the province’s goal …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionGlobal HR Practices
Democratic Gov. Beshear vetoes GOP bill aimed at dismantling DEI efforts in public universities
By Bruce Schreiner in Frankfort FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a GOP-backed bill Thursday to dismantle diversity, equity and …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Black Canadians see workplace equity gains, but racism persists: survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMost Black Canadians believe their employers have delivered on promises to create more equitable workplaces, but a majority continue to face racism …
