The gender wage gap
Depending on how it's calculated, the gender wage gap in Canada ranges from 95 cents to 70 cents. Here's what organizations and governments can do to help eradicate it.
Harassment and violence in the era of #MeToo
Sexual harassment and violence at work remain a prominent issue. Due to fear of professional retaliation however, it is often underreported. Here are a few ways to help combat it and increase reporting.
The impact of a family’s income level on the use of parental leave benefits
Research indicates that parental leave policies have differential effects depending on family income, with low-income families less likely to take full advantage of parental leave benefits.
Parental leave: Why we need to talk about fatherhood
In 2017, 90% of mothers took maternity leave, but only 12% of fathers took or intended to take paternity leave. Why? To shed light on the implications of paternity leaves and fatherhood, we hosted a scholarly discussion during our 3rd Annual Research Roundtable.
How marriage structure influences bias at work
Researchers provide evidence that heterosexual men in "traditional" marriages view women in the workforce unfavourably.
Why power doesn’t prevent sexual harassment
Researchers find that harassment is often used as an equalizer against female supervisors; indicating that harassment is about control and domination, not sexual desire.