While more than half (53 per cent) of investment managers believe the business case for developing a diverse workforce is either strong or very strong, many institutional investors have a difficult time achieving that goal, according to a new report by the CFA Institute. “The hardest part of my job is building a diverse workforce,” said an unidentified […]
The majority (82 per cent) of global employers are planning to conduct a gender pay or pay equity review in the next three years, according to a new survey by Willis Towers Watson. The survey, which polled almost 2,000 global employers, including 88 Canadian employers, found 57 per cent indicated that fair pay is a priority for the next three […]
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While 71 per cent of American employers said they’re confident their employees will have a financially secure retirement, just 62 per cent of employees said the same, according to a survey by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. The survey, which queried more than 1,800 employers and more than 6,000 employees in the United States, found 82 per cent of employer respondents […]
Cambridge Associates is adding Jasmine Richards as senior investment director and manager of diversity. The role, based in Boston, will involve leading the firm’s search to identify institutional-quality investment managers, in all public and private asset classes, helmed by diverse leaders, in particular women and people of colour, according to a press release. “We believe that strong investment performance […]
As Spotify Inc. publishes its 2018 diversity data report, it’s also acknowledging it still has a lot of work to around diversity and inclusion. “As Spotifiers, we are always striving for transparency and accountability, and we believe this is another step in that direction,” the company noted in a human resources blog. “Like many other companies […]
Almost 50 per cent of human resources decision-makers are concerned with their organization’s ability to attract and retain millennial and generation Z employees, according to a new survey by Allegis Group Inc. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 senior human resources professionals, also found 62 per cent of respondents said they feel their organization’s issues with […]
More than 8,000 Starbucks stories and offices across the United States will close on Tuesday afternoon to host education and training sessions for employees on race, bias, diversity and inclusion. Last week, it shared a preview of its May 29 curriculum, noting this will set the foundation for a longer-term anti-bias, diversity, equity and inclusion effort. It worked with […]
The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is emphasizing the business case for increased female participation on corporate boards. In its response to a request for comment on the issue of gender diversity on corporate boards issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission, the organization noted that companies should already be working to promote more female participation in senior […]
The province of Ontario is tackling pay transparency by introducing legislation that requires employers to track and publish information about compensation in their organizations. The proposed legislation, if passed, will require all publicly advertised job postings to include a range or rate of salary, prohibit employers from inquiring about a job candidate’s past compensation and prohibit reprisals against employees who […]