Below is a compilation of prominent industry research and reports which outline the clear, economic case for greater gender parity in the Canadian economy, in our corporations’ leadership teams and in our boardrooms. These resources provide an overview of our situation, identify the common barriers to achieving parity, and outline recommendations and best-practices to accelerate the pace of change.
This research was sparked by the 2017 Women in the Workplace report released by McKinsey. Researchers wanted to better understand why employees are less aware of the business case than CEOs. In surveying responses from over 30 countries, the report provides key survey findings and recommended actions....
Phaidon International | August 01, 2018 View report
This Catalyst Quick Take summarises data and findings from a large body of research on the benefits of diversity. It focuses on the topics of Talent, Innovation & Group Performance, Reputation & Responsibility, and Financial Performance....
Catalyst | August 01, 2018 View report
This board report takes inventory on the status of women in leadership positions within FTSE 100 companies. The report provides a snapshot of progress from June 2018, and surveys both female executive and non-executive directorships, companies with female executive directors, companies with at least one female director, and companies with at least 33% female directors....
Cranfield University | July 15, 2018 View report
For this study, The Economist Intelligence Unit surveyed 1,051 individuals with US$1 million or more in investable assets. The survey sample included 502 women and 549 men located in Canada, the U.S., the UK and Asia. The survey underscores the increasingly prominent role women are assuming in the high-net-worth universe and suggests their influence is likely to continue to rise....
RBC Global | June 26, 2018 View report
This one-page infographic explores the prevalence of sexual harassment in Canadian workplaces, and makes recommendations to business leaders on how to prevent and combat harassment within their workplaces....
Human Resources Professionals Association | April 12, 2018 View report
The fifth edition in the series, this 2018 report tracks progress over the last two years, and scores countries based on which women's social, political, and economic rights are protected....
The World Bank | March 29, 2018 View report
This report from Intel evaluates the company's progress following their announcement in 2015 that they were aiming to achieve full representation of underrepresented minorities and women in their U.S. Workforce. This resource serves as an example of how companies are putting into practice, the rhetoric of increasing gendered and racial representation....
Intel | March 27, 2018 View report
The third of five pillars released by the Council, this report focuses on how to attract female entrepreneurs and encourage women to start businesses. The Council suggests targeted education for female entrepreneurs, creating a pipeline that gives women greater access to capital, and a formal collaboration between Canadian and American groups to support female entrepreneurship....
Canada - United States Council for Advancement of Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders | March 26, 2018 View report
This Accenture report provides a comprehensive look into the barriers women face in the workplace and what companies can do to mitigate these gendered obstacles. Researches identified over 200 personal and workplace factors, surveyed over 22,000 people in 34 countries, uncovered 40 factors that influence advancement, and identified 14 factors most likely to effect change. ...
Accenture | March 07, 2018 View report
An analysis of gendered representation in Canadian boardrooms. The report also discusses common obstacles for women, the business case for higher female representation, best practices for achieving diversity, and a “Toolkit for Boards” with tips for how boards can increase female representation....
Canadian Gender and Good Governance Alliance | November 07, 2017 View report
This study from Rotman’s Institute for Gender and the Economy examines the use of gender quotas for candidate selection in Sweden’s Social Democratic party. In measuring the competence of politicians both before and after quota implementation, the authors conclude that quotas are not at odds with the principles of meritocracy....
Rotman School of Management: Gender and the Economy | October 11, 2017 View report
This staff notice reviews the findings of a review sample of 660 TSX issuers in Canada, regarding women on boards and in executive officer positions. The numbers say 14% of total board seats are occupied by women, 62% have at least one female executive officer, while certain industries to better at representing women....
Canadian Securities Administrators | October 05, 2017 View report
Women in the Workplace is an annual report that profiles the status of women in corporate America. This third edition surveyed over 70,000 employees regarding gender, opportunity, career, & work-life issues. The sample is diverse, capturing women with different ethnicities, races, and levels within the organisation....
https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/gender-equality/women-in-the-workplace-2017 | October 01, 2017 View report
This annual report ranks 25 of Canada's largest cities according to how liveable the cities are for women. Each city is given an overall rank, as well as measures in economic security, education, health, leadership, and security,...
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives | October 01, 2017 View report
“Globally, women generate 37 percent of global GDP despite accounting for 50 percent of the global working-age population.” This Women Matter report explains the global and regional understandings of gender parity efforts, builds a macro and micro economic case for change, identifies common barriers, and highlights gaps to fix at a regional level....
McKinsey & Company | October 01, 2017 View report
This report surveyed 886 US public company directors: 84% of the respondents being men, and 16% being women. Directors are asked about their opinions on board diversity, the actions or lack-thereof taken to increase representation, and the discrepancy between male and female director’s insights. ...
PwC | October 01, 2017 View report
This is a report on diversity disclosure practices relating to women in leadership roles by TSX companies. Osler delivers numbers for women on TSX and S&P company boards, and discusses such topics as: quotas, gender divides among industries, and the efficacy of gender targets....
Osler | September 18, 2017 View report
This report is the first of its kind to explore what companies can do to address their employees' childcare needs, in combination with how companies can benefit as a result. Information is drawn from 10 global case studies, showing that when companies support childcare, they can hire and retain talented people, helping boost profits and productivity....
International Finance Cooperation | September 17, 2017 View report
Set in the Canadian context, this TD Economics report evaluates women's standing in STEM fields within Canada. The report reaffirms that women are indeed paid less than their male counterparts, that there is no aptitude differentials in math between girls and boys, and that solutions are complex and multi-faceted....
TD Economics | September 12, 2017 View report
In an increasingly fast-paced and ever-changing global market, companies need to sustain a competitive edge. A range of talent, experience and skill in the boardroom drives performance and generates better results. Executives are looking to attract the best. However, they may be missing out on a key source of talent: women. Countless skilled and experienced women are ready to take on the challenge...
Status of Women Canada | August 22, 2017 View report
This fact sheet is a snapshot of women in leadership roles within Canada. It highlights the low percentage of women in professional leadership roles, argues for why women should and need to be moving up the ladder, and ends with some suggestions for improving gender diversity....
Canadian Women's Foundation | August 01, 2017 View report
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