November 2022 – Page 2

Apprenticeship Ratio – Contributing Factors in the Gap Between Demand & Skilled Labour One-page white paper on the contributing factors in the apprenticeship ratio gap between demand & skilled labour across Canada. Credit: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum written by Caitlin Hartigan Date: 2022 For more information on this resource click here. View

Video – YWCA Module 2 – Bold Steps to Inclusion

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| EDI, Resources

Video – YWCA Module 2 – Bold Steps to Inclusion In this session, we unpack strategies for identifying and addressing subtle acts of exclusion, sometimes called “microaggressions”. This module equips people managers, employers and business leaders to identify, address and prevent these occurrences and build more inclusive work environments. Credit: YWCA Canada’s Move Forward Date: […]

Gender Innovations in Science, Health & Medicine, Engineering, and Environment

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| Resources, SETT Research Papers

Gender Innovations in Science, Health & Medicine, Engineering, and Environment A website of resources explaining how Gendered Innovations harness the creative power of sex, gender, and intersectional analysis for innovation and discovery. Considering these approaches may add valuable dimensions to research. They may take research in new directions Credit: Contributors of the Gendered Innovations in Science, […]

BC Centre for Women in the Trades – Resource Page

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BC Centre for Women in the Trades – Resource Page BCCWITT has created a resource page to support the advancement of equity, inclusion, respect, and safety in the skilled trades. Credit: BCCWITT View

Caregivers Alberta – Caring for Caregivers

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| HR/Employer Guides, Resources

Caregivers Alberta – Caring for Caregivers Caregivers Alberta supports those who give care. We strive to empower caregivers and promote their well-being by providing group and one-on-one supports, increasing community capacity to better support caregivers, and advocating on behalf of caregivers. No organization in Alberta has more insight—through research, advocacy, and experience—into the way caregivers […]

I Didn’t Know it was a Thing Either: Women Engineers’ Experience of Suffering in the Workplace

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I Didn’t Know it was a Thing Either: Women Engineers’ Experience of Suffering in the Workplace This Canadian study investigates women engineers’ lived experiences of suffering in the workplace and aims to contribute to addressing the persistent problem of attracting and retaining women in engineering. It is inspired by my own experience of suffering in […]

Men and Suicide Fact Sheet

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Men and Suicide Fact Sheet Middle-aged men (40 to 60) die by suicide more than anyone, including young people and women (Statistics Canada, 2019). Men are often socialized not to talk about their emotions. As a result, men as a group may mask their stress and deal with emotional pain through harmful behaviours and actions, […]

2022 Industry Report: Pathways to Board Work for Women and Gender Diverse People: Understanding Experiences and Barriers

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2022 Industry Report: Pathways to Board Work for Women and Gender Diverse People: Understanding Experiences and Barriers This research aimed to explore the diverse viewpoints of women and gender diverse individuals and capture the broad array of board experiences, aspirations, barriers, and training needed on their path to board work. This research is unique in […]

Managing Transitions: Before, During and After Leave A Planning Resource Guide for Employees and Employers

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| Resources, SETT Group Document

Managing Transitions: Before, During and After Leave A Planning Resource Guide for Employees and Employers This guide is designed to assist engineers and geoscientists who are considering a maternity or parental leave. It is also designed to assist their employers. Credit: Engineers Canada & Geoscientists Canada Date: 2017 View

REAL Talk is a guide to help us understand and talk openly about domestic abuse in Alberta

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REAL Talk is a guide to help us understand and talk openly about domestic abuse in Alberta REAL Talk is a guide to help us understand and talk openly about domestic abuse in Alberta. Chances are you are close to or know someone impacted by domestic abuse. Learn to break the cycle of domestic abuse […]