Research briefs, news, and event recaps related to diversity and inclusion.
LEAF announces board of directors for 2019 to 2020
The Law Times reports that GATE-funded researcher Hadiya Roderique joins the LEAF Board of Directors.
Women and investing: Cutting-edge research insights from 3 Rotman professors
This session featured three presentations about women and finance from professors Claire Célérier, Laura Doering, and Avni Shah, with a conversation moderated by Jacqueline Thorpe. | October 07, 2019
Industry Partner Workshop | September 2019
In our fourth Industry Partner Workshop on September 23, 2019, our researchers and partners engaged with topics such as race and gender in digital journalism, gender stereotypes and entrepreneurial financing, and de-biasing job postings.
BEAR x BIOrg Webinar Series: Designing for Equality—5 Myths and 5 Solutions
Joyce He and Sarah Kaplan used insights from scholarly research to shed light on how to achieve gender equality. They busted 5 common myths and discuss 5 potential solutions for organizations. | September 17, 2019
TIFF’s so money! Why Toronto slays at predicting box-office hits
Faculty Teaching Fellow Nouman Ashraf speaks to CBC News about how Toronto's diverse population means that TIFF's People's Choice Award-winning films resonate across the globe.
Des entreprises ont recours à la technologie pour favoriser la diversité
Sarah Kaplan discute dans le Huffington Post comment l'intelligence artificielle est utilisée pour lutter contre les préjugés sur le lieu de travail.
Increasing gender diversity in capital markets
Gender diversity has increased over the past few decades in capital markets, but not much has changed at the leadership level. What contributes to this underrepresentation, and what can the industry do to improve it?
Diversity and inclusion in small and medium enterprises (SME’s)
This policy brief summarizes what is known about diversity and inclusion in small to medium-sized enterprises in the Canadian context and what could be done going forward.
Capital markets: Why so few women?
Attracting and retaining diverse talent has been a persistent challenge within financial services. This case study examines the current state of the industry and asks how capital markets can foster an environment that is inclusive and supports career advancement for women as well as men.
What it means to create a “feminist city”
As the global population ages, income inequality increases, and the world rapidly urbanizes, prioritizing equity and accessibility in cities is crucial.