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Aboriginal income: big negative numbers: Part One
BY IAN SUTTON |
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Aboriginal people in are “massively” the worst-off ethnic grouping in Canada. That’s the view of economist Krishna Pendakur who states categorically that the income and earnings of the aboriginal population pales in comparison with all other Canadians.
“The numbers are big negative numbers,” says Pendakur, professor of economics at Simon Fraser University, who late last year co-authored a research paper on the income levels of the million or so people who identify themselves as aboriginal.
The research conducted by Pendakur and his brother Ravi, a sociologist at the University of Ottawa, clearly documents the vast wage and income...[ read more ] |
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| FYI NAMWOLF |
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| A nonprofit trade association comprised of minority and women-owned law firms who exhibit excellence in the legal profession....
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| ETC global news briefs |
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Groundbreakers, a new report released by Ernst & Young, has shown that having more women in leadership roles is good for business, but companies have to plan for it and ensure that women get the right mentoring and advance through the ranks. “Investing in women to drive economic growth is not simply about morality or fairness. It’s about honing the competitive edge,” said Lou Pagnutti, E&Y’s chairman and CEO. “It’s time we recognized that, and build women into the leadership fabric of our organizations.”...[ read more ] |
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| VIP Durham Regional Police Service |
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Men with guns. That’s the image. Scary to some. Cool to others. And neither to Keith Richards, diversity coordinator with Durham Regional Police Service.
“Our goal has always been to reflect the community,” he says. “For us to serve the public efficiently, we needed to have that diversity competence.”
Although Richards has been with DRPS for close to two decades, he’s only been in the diversity position since last year. Before then leadership of the organization’s diversity strategy was all over the board. That, says Richards, was the “biggest challenge.”....[ read more ] |
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| MVP diversity champions |
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| Diversity Edge Magazine has selected its 2009 Best Companies for Diverse Graduates. Topping the list is Microsoft Corporation. The 20 companies were recognized for their leadership in recruiting, retaining and advancing the careers of diverse professionals....[ read more ] |
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Busting Diversity Myths at the Workplace
BY NICHOLAS GOH |
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Advancement in technology and thriving global trade has led to a modern breed of international workers. Our workplace environment has also become more diverse than ever as we continue to do cross-border business. This poses new challenges for the business leader who needs to lead a unified team striving towards the same corporate goals.
A recent study on managing diversity and bridging communication gaps, conducted by the Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) in September 2008, revealed that a majority of workers... [ read more ] |
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Best Practice in Review: Study Circles
BY MAUREEN BROWN |
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| A growing number of cities and communities are using study circles to bring citizens together around issues of local concern. A study circle is a form of facilitated dialogue that through personal stories, discussion and consideration of data or other documentation allows participants to examine an issue from many points of view; consider multiple approaches for resolution and ultimately, develop ideas for action and change... [ read more ] |
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