Across Canada
Research
Diversity in leadership at S&P/TSX companies
This report assesses the state of diversity in leadership roles in corporate Canada, focusing on TSX firms and representation of equity-deserving groups (women, Black individuals and racialized individuals) from 2015 to 2022. The study encompasses 783 firms on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), including 235 on the S&P/TSX Composite Index.
Project
Career pathways of immigrants: Looking for meaning amid starting again
Skilled migrants often face barriers in the Canadian labour market, leading them to pursue other jobs in different sectors – alternative careers, often characterized by occupational downgrading.
Project
NARE: National Accessibility Resources for Employers
The Work Wellness Institute developed educational resources on disability management in the workplace, inclusive onboarding, training and retention practices, developing workplace disability policies, mental health and burnout, and inclusivity.
Project
Teaching Vulnerable SMEs the Innovation Skills to Develop Sustainable, Long-Term Remote Work Strategies
Small and medium-sized businesses owned by women and persons with disabilities were disproportionately affected by COVID-19, with a higher percentage reporting that they were unable to operate during the pandemic. To address this issue, pointA developed a virtual, 4-week course to help small business owners develop remote work strategies.
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Harnessing the digital economy for women of colour in Canadian undergraduate STEM programs
A large percentage of people from diverse groups recruited into STEM undergraduate programs do not complete a STEM degree. This project conducted a systematic literature review exploring current research about retention efforts for women of colour in post-secondary STEM programs.
Research
Can Experiential Learning Go Virtual? Lessons Learned From Canadian Nursing Education During the Pandemic
Experiential learning (EL)—or learning by doing—is an essential component of many postsecondary education (PSE) programs. This type of training lets people develop hands-on skills and...
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Transforming skills and talent acquisition in Canadian cybersecurity
Have questions about our work? Do you need access to a report in English or French? Please contact communications@fsc-ccf.ca. How to Cite This ReportChan, G.,...
State of Skills
Quality of Work
Improving quality of work, through better wages and benefits, social environments, security, safety, and inclusion, alongside skills and professional development is one part of a larger strategy to address these labour shortages.
Blog
Young adults disproportionately affected by COVID-19
One in ten Canadian adults is missing work or school due to long COVID. Happy New Year! I hope you found time for some rest...