Extensive research has reinforced the importance of diversity and inclusion to social and economic development. The ways in which diversity is defined and benchmarked, the intersections between issues such as race and gender, the barriers to inclusion and the interventions which can advance it are all important areas for research and practice. In addition to looking at overall patterns and trends doing a deep dive in to the lived experience of diverse individuals is important.
by Wendy Cukier | Sep 14, 2015 | Media
This article appeared on the Globe Advisor and was published on September 14, 2015 Ryerson University’s Lifeline Syria Challenge announced this week that it is more than doubling its target for bringing Syrian refugees to Canada. Its initial goal, announced July 20,...
by Wendy Cukier | Sep 3, 2015 | Blog
This article appeared in the Toronto Star and was published on September 3, 2015 The image: a chubby three-year-old dressed in a bright red t-shirt, dark blue shorts and shoes. Lying face down in sand. Not sleeping but drowned. The picture of little Alan Kurdi’s body...
by Wendy Cukier | Sep 6, 2014 | Research
In the past few decades, research on minority and disadvantaged groups in the workplace has focused on the discourse of diversity management; however, most of this research has emphasized individual and organizational discourse rather than broader, societal contexts....
by Wendy Cukier | Sep 6, 2014 | Research
W. Cukier, “Opinion: In Montreal, leadership diversity remains a work in progress”, Montreal Gazette, December 21, 2016 Op Ed:...
by Wendy Cukier | Sep 6, 2014 | Research
Environics Institute, Diversity Institute, United Way of Greater Toronto, YMCA of Greater Toronto, York University. “The Black Experience Project”. July, 2017. Full report (pdf):...
