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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.
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Work quality experience and engagement among young workers

Pandemic lockdowns impacted school and work for most young people, alongside accelerated technological change and the increasing prevalence of gig work (characterized by short-term, on-demand, and task-based labour) have all had negative impacts on quality of work for young people. 
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Autism CanTech!: Social return on investment and policy review

Autism CanTech! (ACT!) was a 6-month program for young people with autism to receive skills training and paid work placements in entry-level data management positions.
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Skills needs for workers in Ontario's growing zero-emissions vehicles sector

These reports provide insight into skills needs for workers in Ontario’s growing zero-emissions vehicles and battery manufacturing sectors, and what steps can be taken by government, industry, and educational institutions to support workers in this transition.
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Workplace innovation for quality of work: Research synthesis and recommendations on adaptation for Canadian contexts

The world is changing rapidly and the way enterprises respond to those changes will have long-term consequences for economic competitiveness, social cohesion and environmental change.
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TIMES 2.0

This project was carried out by Yonge Street Mission (YSM) to improve their workforce development strategy using a data tool called TIMES™ (Transformation Integrated Measurement and Evaluation System). The tool collects and analyzes data on barriers and supports that affect job readiness for their clients, such as food, housing, relationships, education, skills and health.
A man interacts with artificial intelligence to optimize and automate computing, security, backup, cloud and data transfer processes.
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HireNext: Improving hiring and HR practices with AI

Many Canadian employers across sectors are becoming more conscious of the benefits of a diverse workforce, but often don’t have the knowledge or staff resources to attract and recruit diverse talent into entry-level jobs. Employers often cite an inability to find applicants.
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Navigating the transition: Identifying pathways to careers in the insurance industry

Canada’s insurance industry is poised for significant growth in the coming years,even with the abundance of job vacancies already existing.