The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has dismissed an appeal by a former health promoter with the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA), who claimed he was discriminated against on the …
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Opinion/Commentary
The backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion in business is in full force − but myths obscure the real value of DEI
By Adia Harvey Wingfield, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis Few ideas in business are as misunderstood as DEI. While opposition to DEI – diversity, equity and …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Canada’s military is ‘too woke?’ Hardly — it must embrace diversity to survive
By Paul T. Mitchell, Professor of Defence Studies, Canadian Forces College The publication of the latest issue of the Canadian Military Journal (CMJ) has angered some of Canada’s right-wing media …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Language-related misunderstanding at work: What it is, why it occurs and what organizations can do about it
By John Fiset, Saint Mary’s University and Devasheesh Bhave, Singapore Management University Language is the foundation of human interaction. It plays a central role in facilitating effective communication by allowing …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Labour board dismisses DFR complaint against Saskatchewan union in case involving inappropriate comments during training
The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board has dismissed a duty of fair representation (DFR) complaint from a union steward who was fired after allegedly making inappropriate comments during a women-focused training …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Smashing the ‘concrete ceiling’: Black women are still missing from corporate leadership
By Oludolapo Makinde, University of British Columbia While white women may speak of breaking through the “glass ceiling,” for many Black women, it’s more like a “concrete ceiling.” Black women …
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Loopstra Nixon LLP has been awarded the Mansfield Certification for 2022/23, highlighting the firm’s dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion within its organization, it said in a press release. The …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
IHSA, union to launch independent assessment focused on ensuring an inclusive work environment
The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) is partnering with the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) to launch an independent assessment, aimed at identifying potential areas for improvement in …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
The progress of women in the workplace is at a standstill. How can we break through the glass ceiling?
By Louise Champoux-Paillé, Concordia University and Anne-Marie Croteau, Concordia University Women are promoted less than men because they are deemed to have less leadership potential than men. These are the …
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Legal News
Taralyn Parr, McCarthy Tétrault LLP’s diversity director, named Catalyst Honours Champion for 2023
Taralyn Parr, director of diversity and inclusion at McCarthy Tétrault LLP, has been recognized by Catalyst for her work in accelerating progress for women by championing workplace inclusion. Parr is …
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