Persons with Disabilities
Research
Opportunity for all: Improving workplace experiences and career outcomes for Canadians with disabilities
In this research, we analyze the findings of 30 interviews of Canadian working professionals with disabilities who have expertise in accessible employment. What key barriers...
August 9, 2023
27 minutes
Podcast
Season 3 | Episode 4
Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity is a range of different ways of thinking, interacting, and processing information, and is especially important to the future of work. In this episode,...
Featuring: Julie Cafley, Neil Barnett, Radha MacCulloch
Project
Understanding the relationship between quality of work and remote work support and monitoring
The pandemic expanded digital technologies to connect and support remote workers, and increased electronic monitoring of those working remotely. While some employers see value in monitoring, overuse can negatively affect employee well-being and job satisfaction.
In the Media
Roughly half a million Canadian employees unable to work each week due to poor mental health, says new report
The mental health and overall well-being of Canadians has been on a “significant decline,” warns a new report, which suggests employees are facing increased stress due to workplace pressures, rising inflation, growing precarity and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research
Digital skills and the skills gap
For more than 20 years, industry has been decrying the skills gap and the need for digital skills. The problem of the so-called “digital skills...
Research
Labour market implications for racialized youth
Through a review of academic and industry reports and an analysis of policies and programs, this report aims to identify the barriers faced by racialized youth in employment and education;
Research
Breaking down barriers: Improving the workplace experience for neurodivergent Canadians
In this research, we analyze the findings of 40 interviews with neurodivergent workers and employers of neurodivergent workers to better understand the experiences of neurodivergent...
In the Media
Real estate development incubator aims to increase industry diversity
A new incubator program aims to make the real estate development industry more reflective of the city’s diversity. Led by consulting firm Monumental and the University of Toronto Infrastructure Institute, the FutureBUILDS BIPOC Real Estate Development Incubator invites mid-career entrepreneurs for a five-month course that will provide training, connections and on-site learning.
Blog
Workers with disabilities will soon become the new norm
Disability inclusion is driving the future of work in this country. You may not be aware of this, but it’s happening. And businesses that don’t...