Vancouver City Savings Credit Union is supporting diverse talent through an initiative that reduces systemic barriers in hiring and advancement and strengthens pathways into leadership for Indigenous, Black and equity-deserving employees. “Vancity created an initiative to address a critical business need: ensuring our talent pool reflects the diversity of the communities and members we serve,” […]
Despite years of corporate commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion, Black Canadians continue to be under-represented in senior leadership roles. A 2025 report by Statistics Canada found Black Canadians account for 5.4 per cent of the Canadian labour force. However, research by the BlackNorth Initiative and Boston Consulting Group found Black Canadians hold only one […]
While the majority (86 per cent) of Black Canadians feel their employer has created a more equitable workplace for Black employees, there’s still room for improvement, according to a new survey by KPMG in Canada. The survey, which polled more than 800 Black employees, found three-quarters (75 per cent) feel valued and respected in the […]