Diversity Archives - Page 7 of 8

Senators’ Statements: Visible Minority Women

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada May 4, 2017 Diversity, Statements, women

As the divide between men and women exists, so does the divide between minority men and minority women. Minority women earn even less than minority men, so there is a double-barrelled glass ceiling: first your gender and then your race.

WATCH: Confronting Hiring Bias – A discussion with the Honourable Ratna Omidvar

Ratna Omidvar Cities of Migration February 28, 2017 discrimination, Diversity, employment, inclusion, name-based discrimination, video

The business case for immigration has never been more pressing as Canada’s labour market intersects with an aging population. Though Canada’s immigration imperatives focus on attracting economic migrants, labour market integration strategies will have to be examined as skilled migrants in Canada’s labour market continue to face barriers to employment.

OPINION: This is why diversity is good for business

Steven Murphy Huffington Post February 1, 2017 Diversity, employment, Steven Murphy

In an age where diversity is being threatened by fear, it is critical that Canada be the beacon of gender and cultural equality.

WEBINAR: Why Matthew but not Samir? Disrupting the Hiring Bias

Ratna Omidvar Hire Immigrants January 25, 2017 discrimination, Diversity, employment, name-based discrimination, Webinars

In an exclusive event, Dr. Rupa Banerjee, co-author of the new research report, “Do Large Employers Treat Racial Minorities More Fairly”, reviews the research and explains the negative impacts on job-seekers and employers alike.

How Davos Helps to Share Canadian Knowledge with the World

Ratna Omidvar SenCA Plus January 17, 2017 Diversity, immigration, migration, World Economic Forum

Senior government officials, entrepreneurs, and business and cultural leaders from around the world gathered together in Davos, Switzerland for the annual World Economic Forum that began on January 17, 2017.

Government Appointments and Diversity

Andrew Griffith Policy Options December 9, 2016 Andrew Griffith, Diversity, government appointments, inclusion

The Liberals are largely delivering on their commitment to bring greater diversity to federal appointments

Sen. Ratna Omidvar featured in 2016 Global Diversity List

Ratna Omidvar Global Diversity List November 30, 2016 Diversity, Global Diversity List

The Global Diversity List is a comprehensive guide to organizations and individuals who are at the forefront of promoting diversity in human resources policy and practice. The list is supported by the Daily Telegraph newspaper in the UK, and founding partners include such global giants as AT Kearney, Barclays, BNP Paribas, KPMG, Societe Generale, Standard Chartered, UBS, and WorldPay.

Towa Beer, social entrepreneur and marketing professional based in Toronto.

Double glass ceiling: Women of colour underrepresented on Toronto boards

Tara Deschamps Metro News Toronto November 28, 2016 Diversity, women

She’s run her own businesses, fundraised hundreds of thousands of dollars and counted Nike, Mercedes Benz, basketball star Steve Nash and famed songstress Alicia Keys among her clients. But even after decades of high-profile experience in the arts and social entrepreneurship, the one thing Beer has had trouble landing is a seat in the boardroom.

The biggest issues facing migrants today – and what we can do to solve them

Ratna Omidvar World Economic Forum November 12, 2016 Diversity, immigration, inclusion, migration, refugees, World Economic Forum

In the management of global migration, the world is clinging to outdated infrastructure and patterns of mobility. The contribution immigrants make to their host communities is not widely understood, and countries need to begin showing an interest in all migrants, not just skilled labour.

Pluralism Policies That Work – A call for more radical thinking

Ratna Omidvar Open Canada November 9, 2016 corporate governance, Diversity, inclusion

How can we create more welcoming and compassionate societies? One policy at a time. Here are nine initiatives to better promote inclusion, from a cross-section of speakers at this week’s 6 Degrees forum.