Research briefs, news, and event recaps related to diversity and inclusion.
How can we move beyond DEI backlash?
Employees feeling threatened by DEI initiatives can result in transformational learning, growth, and allyship, rather than backlash.
Anne Chow on ‘Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion’
Join us as we welcome former AT&T CEO Anne Chow. Drawing on her extensive experience, she offers strategies to help leaders build more dynamic, inclusive workplaces in today’s evolving world. | January 22, 2025
Removing Accessibility Barriers for Inclusive Living: The Daniels Corporation’s Accessible Designs Strategy
The Daniels Corporation (Daniels) launched its Accessibility Designed Program (ADP) in 2017 to address the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities by incorporating design features that go beyond the accessibility standards set by the Ontario Building Code (OBC).
Pigment Paradox: A podcast on colourism in India and beyond
In this podcast, BMO GATE MBA Fellow Nishtha Taneja tackles the tough topic of colourism in the workplace and beyond.
What just happened? The problem of ambiguous discrimination at work
Laura Doering and András Tilcsik discuss their research in The Globe and Mail on ambiguous discrimination in the workplace. (Image credit: DAVE CHIDLEY/the Globe and Mail)
Spectrum Success: Elevating Workplace Culture Through Autism Inclusion
A panel discussion for Autism Acceptance Month. Experts will discuss how engaging the autistic community can be a catalyst for building innovative and successful teams. | April 4, 2024
Men dominate LinkedIn’s most in-demand jobs list
GATE's Senior Research Associate Carmina Ravanera speaks to Human Resources Director about workplace microagressions, job segregation, and how to make workplaces more inclusive for women.
Is a diversity backlash coming to Canada?
GATE's Postdoctoral Fellow Camellia Bryan speaks to the Canadian HR Reporter about whether or not the diversity backlash is coming to Canada, implicit bias testing, and effective DEI initiatives.
Was it me or was it gender discrimination?
Incidents of ambiguous discrimination are prevalent among women professionals. They are mentally taxing, but women don’t report them.
Designing for Everyone
This audio series features panel conversations hosted at The GA:P Conference. These panels discuss topics like decolonizing data and design, inclusive government policy, responsible AI, and more.