ISSUE: Women’s Leadership (2021) Archives

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Women Leaders of Tomorrow Need Better Education Now

The pandemic is impacting everyone, but girls and women are bearing the brunt of the burden. Plan International Canada is mobilizing to address the crisis. Economic empowerment for girls and women across the globe begins with education — from elementary-level schooling to financial literacy and entrepreneurship training. In impoverished communities, the work of organizations like...

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Developing the Innovative Women Leaders of the Future

At Simon Fraser University’s progressive and innovative Beedie School of Business, it’s all about empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. Consistently ranked as one of the world’s top 100 business schools for academic research, the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a shining example of what happens when business innovation and...

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Leading with Purpose and Closing the Gap

As women, our holistic approach to career and business can help close the gender gap. Let us focus on combining our strengths to achieve our goals. “I might be the first, but I won’t be the last.” I’m sure you all heard that statement ring in January as the U.S. government inaugurated its first woman...

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Don’t Leave Women Behind in the Post-COVID Economy

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on women in the workplace, particularly women of colour. Business leaders must take action. Between February and October 2020, more than 20,000 women in Canada dropped out of the labour force. Meanwhile, nearly 68,000 men joined the labour force during that same period. What’s behind this unequal...

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How Bell Supports Women in Tech

Having diverse talent, skills, and perspectives drives an organization’s ability to innovate. At Bell, diversity includes empowering women in tech. Bell Canada’s commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) has earned the communications company recognition as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers, and Canada’s Top 100 Employers. A key part of Bell’s...

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Why Women Empowering Women Is the Future of Pharma

With more than 300 empowered members, Women Leaders in Pharma is harnessing the experiences, advice, and energy of brave, bold leaders. When we think about leadership across industries, we often associate it with a lack of gender diversity. Today’s pharmaceutical industry is beginning to break down this barrier and work toward gender equality in an...

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For Biogen Canada, a People-First Culture Is the Key to Success

For Marina Vasiliou, a diverse and empowered team is vital to transforming the lives of patients with neurological conditions.

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Global Citizenship Is the Key to Stopping the Setback

Canadians have the opportunity to help Stop the Setback for millions of girls and women by supporting organizations like Plan International Canada. It’s hard to overstate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on every aspect of life, but evidence suggests that it’s disproportionately affecting women and girls — both in Canada and beyond. “We’re seeing...

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Education and Resilient Support Give Rise to Change

Broadening access to learning, fostering leadership, and empowering others to value inclusion and equity are keys to change. TVO proudly lights the way. Women have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and these impacts are amplified by other identity markers like race and economic status. This is creating a phenomenon some are calling a...

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