Description: A recent study at University of British Columbia found that companies that had women on their board were better deal makers: they paid significantly less premiums for target firms and were more cautious when acquiring firms. Despite several similar studies over the years confirming that higher gender diversity on corporate boards lead to better… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Diversity
Female representation on corporate boards
Description: Maureen Jensen, executive director of Ontario Security Commission (OSC) , discusses new provisions to increase female representation on corporate boards. Presently, corporate boards across Canada include only 14% females. The OSC is bringing in measures to increase gender diversity. Source: CBC Date: July 30 2013 Video Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2398849816/?page=2 Questions for Discussion: What are some of… Read more »
Should the temporary foreign worker program be scrapped?
Description: Recently, the temporary foreign worker program has come under heavy criticisms. This program allows Canadian employers to hire foreign workers when they can’t find Canadians to fill the job. Source: National Post Date: April 12 2013 Text link: http://opinion.financialpost.com/2013/04/12/temporary-foreign-worker-program-works-for-canada/ Questions for Discussion: List the benefits and drawbacks of this program? Are employers misusing the… Read more »
Women Entrepreneurs
Description: Women entrepreneurs are growing fast. Recent research has found distinct differences between women investors and women business leaders. Source: Financial Post Date: October 19 2012 Link: http://business.financialpost.com/2012/10/19/women-in-business-embrace-risk/ Questions for Discussion: What are possible reasons for such as fast growth of women entrepreneurs? What in your view are some of the differences among women and… Read more »
The Glass Ceiling Effect in Golf Clubs
Description: Private Golf clubs such as the National Golf Club of Canada continue to refuse memberships to women. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: August 27 2012 Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/commentary/editorials/golf-clubs-should-no-longer-exclude-women/article4503636/ Questions for Discussion: Do you agree with the arguments made by proponents of male-only only golf clubs? Can you think of other institutions or clubs where… Read more »
Ottawa Questions Target’s Move to Canada
Description: The Canadian federal government has ordered a review of U.S. retail giant Target Corp.’s move into Canada, examining whether it would be of net cultural benefit to Canada. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: April 05, 2012 Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/ottawa-to-review-targets-move-to-canada/article2393504/ Questions for Discussion: Do you agree that the Canadian government should question whether Target Corp…. Read more »
Hiring practices among immigrant population in Canada
The labor productivity of Canada (production per hour of work) is much lower than the other industrialized countries. It has increased an average of 0.5% since 2005 compared to an average of 2.1% in U.S. Unemployment rate among Canadians born in Canada is 7.5% compared to 15.8% for Immigrant population who is in Canada for… Read more »
Diversity and multicultural organizations
SUMMARY: On August 7, the United States Senate confirmed the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. She becomes the third woman and first Hispanic to serve in that capacity. Her nomination and swearing in offer an excellent opportunity to discuss diversity and multicultural organizations. QUESTIONS: When President Obama hailed Sotomayor’s confirmation by saying… Read more »
