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January 21, 2021January 21, 2021

Survey: 2 in 5 respondents considering resigning due to how their company handled pandemic

Some of the biggest issues identified by employees were training, which 52 per cent of non-executives felt they didn't receive enough of, and uncertainty.

by Cheryl

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

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Majority of workers want to work from home more often after pandemic

While working at home has posed some challenges, a pair of recent surveys suggest a majority of employees are enjoying their new working arrangements and want the remote option to continue after the pandemic has passed.

by Cheryl

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Being good at your job won’t stop age discrimination

Older job candidates face the dual issue of age discrimination and more vulnerability to COVID-19.

by The Conversation December 2, 2020December 9, 2020

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How are corporate diversity efforts in Canada going? Meh, according to new survey

Companies still have work to do, the survery suggests.

by Cheryl November 26, 2020December 29, 2020

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2021 Fortune 500 list will allow you to sort and rank a company based on its diversity data

Despite many companies citing DEI as important, a September report finds many companies have "consistently failed" to make it a priority.

by Cheryl November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

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The pandemic has 2 in 5 women considering a career in STEM, according to new poll

In an online survey conducted between October 9 – October 15, 2020, involving 9,755 U.S. adults between the ages of 18 and 65, 58...

by Cheryl October 29, 2020October 29, 2020

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Here are 3 companies that tie diversity goals to executive performance reviews

An estimated 15 and 20 per cent of S&P 500 companies tie DEI metrics to executive salaries.

by Cheryl October 26, 2020October 26, 2020

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Research suggests being a mentor builds leadership skills

Mentoring isn’t just good for the person on the receiving end. New research suggests those who serve as mentors benefit too.

by The Conversation October 20, 2020October 20, 2020

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New study outlines how narcissistic leaders ‘infect’ company culture

"Without integrity, an organization risks its very survival.”

by Cheryl October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

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New report argues DEI goals should be tied to executive salaries

The report suggests organizations begin by examining current DEI initiatives by asking six key questions.

by Cheryl October 1, 2020November 4, 2020

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CEOs with uncommon names more likely to be ‘unconventional’

The paper argues CEOs with uncommon names are motivated to differentiate themselves, leading to business strategies that differ from their competitors.

by Cheryl September 15, 2020September 15, 2020

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Unequal pay makes everyone less motivated to work, according to new study

When people knew about the bias, they were less willing to work, a finding that was true even among higher-paid participants. People were more likely to refuse to work in an unfair scenario, even if their refusal had no impact on other people's compensation.

by Cheryl September 10, 2020September 10, 2020