Gender bias

Breaking the Leadership Mold: How Gender Bias Shapes Who Gets to Lead and Why It Must Change

Explore how gender bias impacts leadership and discover actionable strategies for building inclusive, trust-based leadership cultures in organizations.

Better Together in Advancing Male Engagement for Gender Equality

Unlock the power of male engagement in advancing gender equality. Explore collaborative efforts in Canada and the US. Join the movement for positive change.

The Distinctive Journey of Women of Color in Shattering the Glass Ceiling

The journey of women of color in shattering the glass ceiling is a testament to resilience, strength, and unparalleled determination. As we move forward, it is the collective responsibility of organizations and society to ensure that this journey becomes less of an uphill battle and more of a shared path to success. Investigating the unique challenges and triumphs of women of color in top-tier corporate roles. Highlighting leadership diversity trends and breakthroughs.

Uncovering the Actual Cost of Short-Changing Diversity and Inclusion

Discover how cutting back on resources for Diversity and Inclusion initiatives can negatively impact your business, from lost productivity to decreased employee satisfaction. Learn why investing in DEIB programs is essential for long-term success.

How Reskilling Can Change The Future of Women's Work

In the future of work, earning a living and maintaining economic security are becoming increasingly difficult for women. As technology advances and automation becomes more prevalent, many traditionally held jobs that have served as a foundation for working women may become obsolete, leaving them with little choice but to pursue alternative career paths or "reskilling" opportunities.

Achieving Gender Equality in the Banking Sector

Historically, men have dominated financial services, leading to a long-standing problem of sex discrimination in the banking industry. Despite the industry's long history, however, women are beginning to receive the same treatment as men. Furthermore, recent trends point toward the possibility of achieving gender parity in banking at all levels, including senior management. Therefore, it is more crucial than ever for CEOs, HR departments, and Boards of Directors to collaborate on policies and initiatives to bring about true gender equality in the workplace. This article discusses the challenges women face in the banking industry today and suggests solutions that can be implemented immediately to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds and orientations are treated with respect.

Gender parity in the Canadian labor force

Gender parity in the Canadian labor force

Recently, there has been considerable discussion about gender parity in the workforce. While there have been some improvements, Canadian women are still underrepresented in many industries. In this blog post, we'll look at the current state of gender parity in the Canadian labor force and what companies can do to encourage more female participation.

Honoring the Legacy of Emily Davison and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: Two Pioneers in the Fight for Human Rights

How does Emily Davison's fight relate to Martin Luther King Jr?

Emily Wilding Davison's fight for women's suffrage and Martin Luther King Jr.'s fight for civil rights and racial equality address inequality and oppression issues. Both Davison and King used nonviolent means, such as protests and civil disobedience, to bring attention to their respective causes and to push for change. They both faced significant resistance and adversity in their efforts. Nevertheless, they were willing to make sacrifices for the sake of their beliefs.

Amazon Employees Demand Prohibition of Books Calling Transgender Individuals Mentally Ill

Two years ago, Lina Jodoin transitioned to female and recently quit her engineering job at Amazon in protest, found it strange to discover books advocating that trans individuals should not transition in the LGBT book area. This caused employees and supporters of LGBTQ to protest.

What is effective in promoting gender equality?

Most organizations would argue that they would like to take advantage of the entire talent pool. One way to begin is to de-bias our job advertisements and the language we use in them. We must scrutinize the job descriptions we use in our job advertisements. Let us cast a wide net and use inclusive language.

Women make strides in the workplace, But women of color lag behind

How do racism and sexism affect professional women of color? Both characteristics appear to harm women in a range of sectors by stifling leadership chances, perpetuating specific forms of sexual harassment, and instilling subtle but widespread questions about competence, intelligence, and skill unrelated to actual performance.

Women on women bias: How self-efficacy impacts the workplace and society

In New Zealand, a country that has a female leader, 27% of people think men would be better leaders than women. The Glass Ceiling's size and thickness are unknown. According to new research, it encompasses all facets of women's life – including the home and is built not of glass but of widespread bigotry and prejudice against women held by men and women worldwide. What can be done to change women’s perceptions of themselves?