Is your organization inclusive of deaf employees?
The experiences of the deaf community build an abundance of innate skills that are invaluable to every workplace. They enhance communication and can also provide a competitive advantage by better...
International students enticed to Canada on dubious promises of jobs and immigration
Ontario colleges depend on foreigners enrolling at private affiliates for tens of millions in tuition revenue....
‘Discreet barriers’ still hamper career progression for women in construction and engineering
Many barriers still exist for women to enter senior positions within the construction and engineering industry, according to leading female figures in the sector....
Students say lifting cap on working hours doesn’t fix bigger issues for international students
Post-secondary students in Calgary say a one-year pilot project that will lift the cap on off-campus hours international students are allowed to work is good news. But it's a short-term...
The pandemic changed how we work. Now, mothers want it to stay that way
Remote and hybrid work options critical for inclusion of women in the workforce, moms and experts agree...
How and why disability inclusion is driving the future of work
If you’re approaching disability inclusion only from the duty to accommodate lens, you’re not getting the big picture of how and why disability inclusion is reshaping work....
Racial trauma, imposter syndrome among Latinx worker challenges
“I often found myself to be the only woman in the room or the only person of color in the room and or sometimes both,” Meraz, Zella Life’s CEO, told...
Indigenous reconciliation is on corporate Canada’s radar, but more urgency is needed
There are gaps in employment, income and education between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians....
Resources to learn about decolonizing job search and hiring
Photo caption: A crosswalk is painted orange with white feathers for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour Indigenous children who died in Canada's residential schools. (iStock) In 2021,...
International students’ perspectives about gaining Canadian work experience
This article highlights five key barriers for international students: policies and procedures, competition and economic conditions, challenges navigating local cultural norms, language abilities and personal life circumstances....