Burnout is the new threat to Canada’s economy – especially for women

Poll shows 90% of Canadians see stress causing people to leave the workforce TORONTO, May 16, 2023 – Nine in 10 Canadians feel that people are quitting the country’s workforce due to stress and burnout, according to The Prosperity Project’s 6th Canadian Household Perspectives survey. For most, the reasons cited are work-related – feeling stressed, being underpaid or not getting…

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Dramatic Decline of Representation of Women in Pipeline to Senior Management Roles in Canada

Third annual report card with the largest-ever number of companies focused on representation of women in leadership roles alerts corporate Canada to take action TORONTO, February 22, 2023 – The Prosperity Project’s third Annual Report Card on Gender Diversity and Leadership: The Zero Report finds that in the midst of return-to-work as the pandemic subsides, representation of women in leadership…

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The Matching Initiative: Hackergal

With women underrepresented in the tech industry, Hackergal is a registered charity that strives to inspire a new wave of Canadian women coders to bring equality to the booming industry. Through a variety of programs, including a hackathon, Hackergal combats the long-held societal beliefs about women’s roles and discrimination in the workplace and inspires girls across Canada to explore the…

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The Matching Initiative: Mothers Matter Centre

Working towards a Canadian society where all mothers and children can achieve their full potential, the Mothers Matter Centre is a national registered charity committed to empowering and educating at-risk mothers. Consolidated into three pillars of change, the Mothers Matter Centre operates on scale, inspiration, and leadership. Audrey, the Communications Coordinator at the Mothers Matter Centre, applied to the Matching…

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The Matching Initiative: YWCA Muskoka

YWCA Muskoka is a hub for collaboration, leadership, and advocacy established through community mobilization for services and supports directed toward women and girls. Serving over 1,500 people each year, YWCA Muskoka provides programs and services that offer opportunities for women and girls to build self-confidence, strengthen independence, and develop leadership skills. With a variety of workshops, annual events, multi-week programs,…

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