Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have been more than just corporate buzzwords in recent years; they’ve arguably been the pillars supporting a …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedGlobal HR Practices
Walmart scales back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in U.S.
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back several diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies following pressure from conservative groups. The Bentonville, …
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Disability Inclusion Business Council releases final report urging employers to adopt inclusive practices
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Disability Inclusion Business Council (DIBC) has released its final report, “Bridging the Gap – Report on Disability Inclusion in Canadian Workplaces,” …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedLeadership
Allyship efforts can face pushback in the workplace. Here’s why it happens and what leaders can do about it
By Zhanna Lyubykh, Simon Fraser University; Natalya M Alonso, Simon Fraser University, and Nick Turner, University of Calgary When leaders visibly champion …
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NDP pushes Alberta government on accessibility with private member’s bill coming soon
By George Lee | The Macleod Gazette The Alberta government needs to get with the times and make the province more accessible for …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedOpinion
Beyond bias: Equity, diversity and inclusion must drive AI implementation in the workplace
By Simon Blanchette, McGill University As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and transform workplaces, it’s imperative that organizations and leaders …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Report details anti-Black racism in the public service, calls for commissioner
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 …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedPayroll
Low participation, HR capacity, and privacy concerns highlight pay equity consultation findings in N.L.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s “What We Heard” report on consultations for the upcoming Pay Equity and Pay Transparency Act reveals significant concerns about …
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VersaFi has announced the selection of 61 women from 18 Canadian firms for its 2024 Emerging Leaders Program, a professional development initiative …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedOpinion
Religion in the workplace is tricky – but employers and employees both lose when it becomes a total taboo
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 …