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The Importance of Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace

April 25, 2019 – 8:39 pm | Comments Off on The Importance of Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace | 2,205 views

In the midst of social movements around equity, diversity, and inclusion, we find ourselves asking how important it is for us to be diverse and inclusive at work and what that really means for organizations. …

Canadian employers need workers but balk at hiring immigrants: survey

April 6, 2019 – 10:12 am | Comments Off on Canadian employers need workers but balk at hiring immigrants: survey | 981 views

Even as employers complain about a shortage of job candidates, they remain hesitant to hire immigrants, a survey conducted by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) suggests.
The findings are contained in a poll of …

Can behavioural insights be used for international development?

March 8, 2019 – 10:38 am | Comments Off on Can behavioural insights be used for international development? | 772 views

This piece was written by Dr. Kizzy Gandy, Principal Advisor within the Behavioural Insights Team’s (BIT’s) international development team. For more like this, see our government innovation newsfeed.

As the original nudge unit, we’re often asked whether …

IKEA Canada Launches Refugee Employment Program Coast-to-Coast

February 8, 2019 – 10:15 am | Comments Off on IKEA Canada Launches Refugee Employment Program Coast-to-Coast | 1,189 views

IKEA Canada is launching a coast-to-coast program that will support the company in hiring 250 refugees over the next three years.
Burlington, Ontario – The program will help refugees join the workforce and develop new skills, …

Leading the Way Program: Minerva Foundation

January 6, 2019 – 10:17 am | Comments Off on Leading the Way Program: Minerva Foundation | 1,394 views

Olga Shcherbyna was accepted to be a part of the Minerva’s leadership program – Women Leading The Way.
Women Leading the Way™ is an interactive, part-time training program for established and emerging leaders. Grounded in the …