When Erick came to Canada, he had a master's degree in psychology from an American university and over 10 years of experience in community work. He says now that he also had a "false sense of confidence" in his expectation...
With our current labour market, which includes four generations in the workplace and an increased reliance on migrant workers, diversity in the workplace is greater than ever. Not only are the work teams more diverse, but with a global market,...
The ability of an organization to hire the "right" person for a job opening is a critical asset. And there are an infinite number of variables involved in assessing potential candidates. Do they have the necessary qualifications? Do they have...
In 2003, an innovative cross-country initiative was launched, bringing with it an important mission. Inclusive Cities Canada was a partnership of community leaders and elected municipal politicians working together to strengthen the capacity of cities, sustain inclusive communities, and ensure...
What percentage of Canada’s voluntary/nonprofit sector workforce do you think identify themselves as white/Caucasian? Would you say (a) 22% (b) 78% or (c) 89%? The answer is (c) according to the recent Canada-wide survey of nonprofit employees conducted by Ipsos...
Can you tell me if there are generational differences when it comes to employee engagement? Some people insist that there are, while others say that engagers at work span the generations and are common to them. What an excellent question!...
The Americans may have their melting pot, but as any Canadian-schooled person knows, the Great White North is a mosaic of cultures. With the ethnic quotient ever on the rise through immigration, women still striving for more equality in the...
When hiring a person with a disability, it is very important that human resource managers be aware of the job accommodation needs of potential employees. These job accommodation needs vary depending on the specific needs of the individual, as no...
Having an effective board of directors is as much a part of a nonprofit organization's success as it is for a corporate organization. Board directors help to shape organizational goals and objectives. They keep the organization accountable to its members...
Many organizations exist to advocate for and support clients with disabilities, but some of these organizations take it one step further. They underscore their commitment by deliberately hiring from within their client or consumer base, and in doing so, have...
