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Workers from equity-deserving groups say they’re paid less, receive fewer opportunities: survey

bwolfe — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:00:44 +0000

North American employees who are part of equity-deserving groups continue to report shortfalls in salary and advancement opportunities compared to other workers, according to a new survey by the Robert Walters Group. The survey, which polled 6,000 workers, found 72 per cent more men than women said they earn a salary of $55,000 or more. […]

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48% of Canadian employers feel pressure to meet DEI targets when hiring: survey

bwolfe — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:00:19 +0000

Half (48 per cent) of Canadian employers say they feel pressure to meet diversity, equity and inclusion requirements when hiring new candidates, according to a new survey by the Harris Poll on behalf of Express Services Inc. The survey, which polled more than 500 employers, found two-thirds (65 per cent) said they prioritize candidates aged […]

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Expert panel: How employers can align their benefits plan and DEI strategy

bwolfe — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:00:13 +0000

The documentation of formal diversity, equity and inclusion policies and approaches is one of the most significant changes to the Canadian workplace over the last decade. Progress of this magnitude seldom comes quickly. Employers are being asked tough questions about their implementation of the goals they’ve laid out — and they’re not always getting great […]

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Georgia to pay for gender affirmation care for public employees

bwolfe — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:00:43 +0000

The state of Georgia will start paying for gender affirmation care for state employees, public school teachers and former employees covered by a state health insurance plan, settling the latest lawsuit aimed at forcing state agencies to pay for surgery and other procedures. The plaintiffs moved to dismiss their case last Thursday in Atlanta federal […]

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71% of Canadian women say inflation is impacting their mental health: survey

Sadie Janes — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:00:18 +0000

Nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) of women say financial struggles due to inflation are impacting their mental health and finances are becoming more of a barrier to accessing mental-health support, according to a new survey by GreenShield and Mental Health Research Canada. The survey, which polled more than 12,000 Canadians, found women were 30 per […]

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Canada among top countries for work-life balance: report

lbailey — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:00:36 +0000

Canada ranks No. 9 among the top 10 countries with the best work-life balance, according to a new report by Remote Technology Inc. The report examined 60 countries and assessed factors such as minimum wage, sick leave, maternity leave, health-care availability, public happiness, average working hours and LGBTQ2S+ inclusivity. Read: Ottawa named a top city for work-life […]

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92% of LGBTQ2S+ workers consider company’s inclusion reputation when job searching: survey

Sadie Janes — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:00:20 +0000

The vast majority (92 per cent) of global LGBTQ2S+ employees say they consider potential employers’ reputations around LGBTQ2S+ inclusion when searching for a job, according to a new survey by Out Leadership. The survey, which polled more than 2,700 LGBTQ2S+ and ally workers, found 80 per cent of LGBTQ2S+ employees were comfortable being out at […]

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Expert panel: How employers can support transgender, gender non-conforming employees

bwolfe — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:00:44 +0000

Canada’s most recent census found there are 59,460 Canadians aged 15 or older who identify as transgender and 41,355 who identified as non-binary. However, these individuals disproportionately experience egregious discrimination and are most at risk of violence — sexual assault, in particular — than their cisgender counterparts. A lack of support and action by employers to […]

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Survey finds 53% of U.S. workers say DEI a key factor when searching for new job

bwolfe — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 13:00:06 +0000

More than half (53 per cent) of U.S. workers say diversity, equity and inclusion is a key factor when considering a new job, a percentage that increases among millennials (63 per cent) and generation Z (77 per cent), according to a new survey by Eagle Hill Consulting. The survey, which polled nearly 1,400 workers, found […]

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Indeed offering $10,000 to U.S. transgender workers who want to relocate

Sadie Janes — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:00:31 +0000

As several U.S. states enact legislation restricting gender-affirming care, Indeed Inc. is offering US$10,000 to transgender employees or those with transgender children who want to relocate, according to a report by the Financial Post. The hiring company will cover any tax liability created by the payment, which is considered income, said Misty Gaither, Indeed’s vice-president […]

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