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Published Date: 24 April 2024AttractionENArticleEnabling the Economic Inclusion of Refugees
This briefing paper by the World Economic Forum’s Refugee Employment Alliance builds on what enabled the rapid labour market inclusion of Ukrainian refugees to identify globally relevant strategies for refugee employment.
Published Date: 10 November 2023AttractionBelongingBusiness Case for InclusionDEI StrategyRefugeesENAccess the ResourceMeasuring Cultural Intelligence: Implications and Opportunities
Cultural intelligence is an ability that varies with individuals and explains differences in intercultural effectiveness. This ability is difficult to assess, yet managers must be able to measure it in order to determine which employees are talented at working across cultural contexts and with people from different cultures.
Published Date: 10 November 2023DEI StrategyDiversityInclusionInclusivity StrategyMulticultural IntelligenceENAccess the ResourceBicultural Employees Your Organization’s Secret to Success
A stroll through the halls of almost any Canadian workplace will testify to the cultural diversity of its workforce. Working effectively across cultures is now a fundamental requirement for today’s business people.
Published Date: 10 November 2023DEI StrategyDiversityInclusionMulticultural IntelligenceENArticleBarrier to Employment for Immigrants
Canadian immigrants face a lot of barriers and challenges, not only in entering the labour market, but also in advancing their careers at the same pace as individuals born in Canada. At every level of education, immigrants tend to have higher unemployment rates compared to those born in Canada.
Published Date: 25 October 2023ENArticleOvercoming Barriers to Hiring Tech-Skilled Immigrant Talent
It’s no secret that immigrants are crucial to Canada’s prosperity. The question of why immigrants struggle to find work conjures time-tested solutions such as foreign credential recognition programs, soft skills training, and mentorship. However, this misses a central issue: what is stopping employers from hiring immigrants?
Published Date: 25 October 2023ENArticleNetworking Tips for Success in Canada
Read this document for useful tips, suggestions, and weblinks to help you with your professional networking in Canada.
Published Date: 30 August 2023Employee DevelopmentAccess the ResourceFive Success Factors are common among DEI Initiatives that had Significant Impact
While the state of DEI efforts varies by company, industry, and geography, a growing number of management teams have recognized the importance of, and urgency behind, joining the conversation and taking action to make progress on DEI.
Published Date: 25 July 2023DEI StrategyInclusivity StrategyENView the InfographicBuilding a Mosaic: The Evolution of Canada’s Approach to Immigrant Integration
Long one of the world’s most welcoming immigrant destinations, Canada is often held up as a model for how to craft sound immigration policy in a multicultural democracy, with more than one of every five Canadian residents foreign born. It is was home to millions of immigrants, among the largest foreign-born populations in the world. Though economic considerations have largely driven Canada’s policy preference for highly skilled immigrant workers, the country has also recently become a leader in refugee resettlement.
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