Working beyond the gender binary
We know that workplace gender inequality exists between men and women, but what does it mean for those who identify as transgender or nonbinary? Here's an overview of research on trans and nonbinary workers, including how to address gender identity and expression discrimination in the workplace.
How gender identity and expression protections support employees
This policy brief summarizes how gender identity and expression protections can support transgender and gender-nonconforming people in the workplace, the benefits and challenges of using these protections, and how to move towards greater workplace inclusion.
How women are penalized at work for reporting sexual harassment
This experimental study demonstrates that women are penalized in terms of advancement opportunities when they self-report sexual harassment, due to the perception that these women are violating social norms.
Towards a more equitable gig economy
This policy brief examines the benefits and drawbacks of the gig economy, and why companies, governments, worker cooperatives and researchers should work to ensure the safety and rights of gig workers.
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.
Closing the gender funding gap for women entrepreneurs
Researchers discover that during venture capitalist question and answer sessions investors are more likely to ask promotion questions to men entrepreneurs and prevention questions to women entrepreneurs, impacting funding allocation.