Women in the Canadian Workforce: Ethnic Disparities, a Covid Hangover and CEOs Named Michael
Women are participating in the labour force in greater numbers & earning more, but still face challenges & inequities. Breakdown & analysis. We all know that women continue to face substantial hurdles in the quest for equal participation and pay; they are underrepresented in leadership roles, and there lingers an inequitable division of home responsibilities […]
Making a Living Through Giving
We spoke to five not-for-profit professionals about the challenges, rewards, and opportunities in their sector.
The State of Life Science in BC and Beyond
Two experts share perspectives on innovation, motivation, compensation, education, collaboration, and the future of the sector in B.C.
STATE OF: Women in the Workforce
The discussion around women in the workforce has changed dramatically in the last few decades. Initially, this topic concerned the ability of women to be productive workers in a variety of settings; this misogynistic and sexist worldview has, thankfully, mostly obsolesced. But the fact remains that women in the workforce are still often regarded as […]
Minds of Mining: Industry Experts Discuss the Future
The mining industry is currently experiencing shifting demands, rapidly evolving technology, recruiting challenges, and calls for more sustainability. We consulted a panel of industry experts who’ve generously shared their thoughts on these aspects of the industry and more. Three general themes emerged from our discussions: Technological Advancements The Need for Sustainability and Sustainable Messaging Talent […]
Forestry Forecast: Experts Discuss Changing Industry
The forestry industry is currently experiencing change on a number of fronts. Tight labour markets, evolving environmental expectations, and new market opportunities are forcing companies to assess and adapt on an ongoing basis. We consulted a panel of industry experts in order to get their observations and advice in three general areas: hiring, company management, […]
The Future of HR
Interviewees Name Citation Lana Tran, SFU HR student, former VP Operations at the Simon Fraser University Business Administration Student Society 1 Jaya Gill, SFU HR student, Teaching Assistant and Captain at the Simon Fraser University Beedie School of Business 2 Olivia Chan, SFU HR student, President of the Simon Fraser University Student Marketing Association 3 […]