Diversity

 Over the past week, thousands of people have come together in protests across Canada – from Kitchener, ON to Calgary, from Halifax to Vancouver – in solidarity with massive U.S. demonstrations prompted by the killing of George...

Employers are recognizing the strengths this pool of workers has demonstrated all along: institutional knowledge, education, work experience, mature perspective, stable life stage, dedication, loyalty, and an energy and enthusiasm...

The beauty of the cultural diversity of Canada can also make interactions in the workplace tricky. I remember the first day I landed in Canada as a permanent resident. Nothing...

After the dust settles, the invisible ‘knee-on-the-neck’ of black people in the workplace and in our schools will continue, unless some things change....

It’s critically important that kids begin to learn about issues of race and equity early (in an age appropriate manner) so they can begin to develop their own awareness of...

While this article is geared toward the U.S. context, the common missteps it identifies and actions it proposes to promote racial justice for Black workers are equally relevant to Canadian...

When was the last time you had a career development plan? Most jobseekers who joined the workforce during the 60s, 70s or 80s remember sitting down with their managers once...

We know that the employees at the lower pay grades are most likely to experience layoffs during this time – and despite that the majority of employees in the sector...

Canada's points-based immigration system rewards higher levels of education. But once immigrants arrive, other factors can play a much larger role in their employment outcomes....

The low-paid and precarious positions in industries that are considered essential during the COVID-19 pandemic are filled with women, recent immigrants, and racialized Canadians. Many of these workplaces are notoriously...