Diversity in the Workplace

The Basics

Bruno, Natasha. “Workforce diversity is essential, but what does real inclusion look like?” CBC, Mar.28, 2019. Read Article

Christus-Ranjan, Antona. “Unpacking Equity.” Public Policy and Governance Review, Apr 2. 2018. Outlines four aspects of the Canadian workforce which should be paid attention to. Read Article

“Diversity & Inclusion (in 2020).” YouTube, uploaded by What You Need to Know, Apr. 25, 2018. This video explores the advantages of having a diverse workforce and shows changes that are being made to create an inclusive environment. Watch Video

Eswaran, Vijay. “The Business Case for Diversity in the Workplace is now Overwhelming.” World Economic Forum, Apr. 29, 2019. Read Article

J. Ely, Robin and David A. Thomas. “Getting Serious About Diversity: Enough Already with the Business Case.” Harvard Business Review, Dec. 2020. To maximize the benefits of diversity, organizations should adopt a learning mindset, revamp culture and power structures. Leaders must foster trust, confront bias, welcome diverse perspectives, and utilize employees’ experiences to improve operations. Read Article

Middleton, Amy. “How to Make a Magazine. Finding Diverse Writers.” Archer Magazine, Apr. 10, 2017. Read Article

Pedulla, David. “Diversity and Inclusion Efforts That Really Work.” Harvard Business Review, May 12, 2020. Read Article

“What Diversity Really Means, and Why it’s Crucial in the Workplace.” BetterUp, May 24, 2023. Read site.

“What is Diversity in the Workplace?” Give a Grad a Go, Aug. 21, 2019. Read Article

Walker, Caleb. “Why diversity and inclusion in the workplace aren’t interchangeable” Toronto Star, June 22, 2022. Read Article

“Why Diversity Matters and How You Can Create a More Inclusive Workplace.” University of South Florida, Jan. 17, 2023. Read Site

Zojceska, Anja. “Top 10 Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace.” TalentLyft, Dec. 19, 2018. Read Article

How to Build a Diverse Workplace

“Better Allies.” A series of guides focused on building diverse workplaces through allyship practices. Visit Site

Carrasco, Jennifer. “Companies Should Strive to Create Diversity in the Workplace.” Forbes. Feb. 23, 2023. Explains why diversity is important and how to build a diverse workplace. Read Article

Grossmann, Cristian. “5 Ways to Promote Diversity in the Workplace Through Employee Engagement.” Oct. 29, 2020. Read Article

“How To Build An Anti-Racist Workplace.” Hone, Aug. 6, 2020. Transcript is available. Watch Video

“10 Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace.” Carson College of Business, Jan. 14, 2021. Read Article

“Workplace diversity: Why it’s good for business” Bdc. Read Article

“The case of unpacking cultural competence” CCDI, Apr. 8, 2021. Read article

A Deeper Dive

Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. An organization dedicated to improving diversity and inclusion practices in Canada, their website has a plethora of resources. Visit Site

“2023 Diversity Disclosure Practices – Diversity and leadership at Canadian public companies.” Osler. An annual report on gender in the workplace, particularly on boards and in executive positions. Read Report

Dobbin, Frank and Alexandra Kalev. “Why Diversity Programs Fail.” Harvard Business Review, July 2016. Read Article

Saha, Anamik. “Diversity Initiatives Don’t Work, They Just Make Things Worse: The Ideological Function of Diversity in the Cultural Industries.” Media Diversified, Feb. 16, 2017. Read Article

Stevens, Pippa. “Companies are Making Bold Promises About Greater Diversity, But There’s a Long Way to Go.” CNBC, Jun. 11, 2020. Read Article

“Women in the Workplace 2020.” McKinsey & Company, Sep. 30, 2020. An article about the annual report from the United States that focuses on gender parity, with emphasis on possible impacts of Covid-19 in the year 2020. Read Article