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=== '''Related guides & posts''' ===

Most of the resources listed on this guide are focused on ethnic diversity or on gender diversity with a narrow focus on female/male representation, but your audience may also be interested in neurodiversity and in a more detailed look at gender and sexual orientation. Consider some of the resources in these other guides that I created in the last couple years. (Some of the links in these older guides may now be broken.) 
* [[Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace]]
* [[JEDI Development at SFU]]

Also see my guide to [[Recruiting Millennials and Gen Z]] since one of the concerns of your audience is the effect on employee recruitment of any changes that they make.

In addition, I wrote a blog post in Spring 2022 highlighting many EDI+Work resources, especially some very practical and recent ebooks: [https://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/research-assistance/subject/business/buec-buzz/jedi-workplace Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace: Ebooks, cases & articles to support your journey]


=== '''Articles in journals, magazines, and newspapers''' ===

'''A.''' This topic has many possible diversity angles. There may be (at least) gender, age and ethnicity issues to research, which means you may need to consider a long list of keywords and phrases!

Start by searching in [https://databases.lib.sfu.ca/record/61339169860003610/Business-Source-Complete-(EBSCOhost) Business Source Complete] using various combinations of such ''Subjects'' as:
:{| class="wikitable"
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| Employment of minorities || Sex discrimination in employment || Age discrimination in employment  
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| Women executives || Labor laws || Diversity in the workplace
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| Employment of ethnic groups || Women employees || Employment discrimination
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| Corporate culture || Glass ceiling (Employment discrimination) || Employee selection
|-
| Work environment || Women's employment || Personnel management
|}

*Here's a [http://proxy.lib.sfu.ca/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&bquery=(SU+(diversity+OR+discrimination+OR+minorities+OR+ethnic))+AND+(SU+(employee+selection+OR+corporate+culture+OR+recruitment))&cli0=DT1&clv0=200501-202212&type=1&searchMode=Standard&site=ehost-live link to my initial (rough) exploratory search] in Business Source Complete. Add or subtract terms to focus on different angles.


'''B.''' For more of a '''Canadian perspective''' (really important!), try [https://databases.lib.sfu.ca/record/61245130890003610/CBCA-Complete CBCA Complete] and look for articles using the same terms (as keywords rather than subjects) that you used in Business Source Complete. Also try [https://databases.lib.sfu.ca/record/61245131620003610/Canadian-Newsstream Canadian Newsstream] for Canadian newspaper articles. 

*Here's an [http://proxy.lib.sfu.ca/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/search/2230968?accountid=13800 initial (very rough) search in Canadian Newsstream] to get you started.  Remember to follow any clues about research studies, experts, etc. -- news articles are a great starting point, but they rarely provide the entire story.


'''C.''' This sort of topic is often covered by research institutes, think tanks, and government departments.  Our [https://databases.lib.sfu.ca/record/61245130660003610/Canada-Commons Canada Commons] database contains many online reports from such organizations. Also try the related [https://databases.lib.sfu.ca/record/61414676320003610/Policy-Commons Policy Commons] database that covers similar content on a global scale.
*Speaking of think tanks... try Harvard's [https://guides.library.harvard.edu/hks/think_tank_search Think Tank Search] tool! ([https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=015560548092242357066%3Awb9hyhrlxms&ie=UTF-8&q=diversity+workplace&sa=Search Sample search])
*One quick sample: [https://www.pewresearch.org/ Pew Research Center]: [https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2021/04/01/stem-jobs-see-uneven-progress-in-increasing-gender-racial-and-ethnic-diversity/ STEM Jobs See Uneven Progress in Increasing Gender, Racial and Ethnic Diversity]


=== '''(e)Books''' ===

'''A.''' Try combinations of the subjects listed above for Business Source Complete in the [https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?vid=SFUL&sortby=rank&mode=advanced SFU Library Catalogue].

Start with the term: [https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?query=sub,contains,%22diversity%20in%20the%20workplace%22,AND&pfilter=pfilter,exact,books,AND&pfilter=creationdate,exact,10-YEAR,AND&tab=default_tab&search_scope=default_scope&sortby=rank&vid=SFUL&mode=advanced&offset=0 Diversity in the workplace], but also explore topics such as...
*[https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?query=sub,contains,%22Minorities%20-%20Employment%22,AND&pfilter=pfilter,exact,books,AND&pfilter=creationdate,exact,10-YEAR,AND&tab=default_tab&search_scope=default_scope&vid=SFUL&lang=en_US&mode=advanced&offset=0 Minorities - Employment]
*[https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?query=any,contains,%22Immigrants%20-%20Employment%22,AND&pfilter=pfilter,exact,books,AND&pfilter=creationdate,exact,10-YEAR,AND&tab=default_tab&search_scope=default_scope&vid=SFUL&lang=en_US&mode=advanced&offset=0 Immigrants - Employment]
*[https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?query=sub,contains,Multiculturalism,AND&query=sub,contains,business%20OR%20management%20OR%20employ*,AND&pfilter=pfilter,exact,books,AND&pfilter=creationdate,exact,10-YEAR,AND&tab=default_tab&search_scope=default_scope&vid=SFUL&lang=en_US&mode=advanced&offset=0 Multiculturalism]
*[https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?query=sub,contains,%22Conflict%20of%20generations%22,AND&query=sub,contains,business%20OR%20management%20OR%20employ*%20OR%20workplace,AND&pfilter=pfilter,exact,books,AND&pfilter=creationdate,exact,10-YEAR,AND&tab=default_tab&search_scope=default_scope&vid=SFUL&lang=en_US&mode=advanced&offset=0 Conflict of generations]
*[https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?query=sub,contains,%22Discrimination%20in%20employment%22,AND&pfilter=pfilter,exact,books,AND&pfilter=creationdate,exact,10-YEAR,AND&tab=default_tab&search_scope=default_scope&vid=SFUL&lang=en_US&mode=advanced&offset=0 Discrimination in employment]

A few examples of the titles you should find with those searches: 
*[https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/usv8m3/01SFUL_ALMA51410536860003611 All are welcome : how to build a real workplace culture of inclusion that delivers results] (2022)
*[https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/1u29dis/TN_cdi_proquest_ebookcentral_EBC6686367 Hiring for Diversity: The Guide to Building an Inclusive and Equitable Organization] (2021)
*[https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/usv8m3/01SFUL_ALMA51352431470003611 Belonging : The Key to Transforming and Maintaining Diversity, Inclusion and Equality at Work] (2020)
*[https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/15tu09f/01SFUL_ALMA51421813090003611 Cooperative gaming : diversity in the games industry and how to cultivate inclusion] (2020)
*[https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/15tu09f/01SFUL_ALMA51401525340003611 Authentic diversity : how to change the workplace for good] (2021)
*[https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/15tu09f/01SFUL_ALMA51401561930003611 Unleashing the power of diversity : how to open minds for good ] (2019)
*[https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/usv8m3/01SFUL_ALMA51328059140003611 Pushing our understanding of diversity in organizations] (2020)
*[https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/1u29dis/TN_cdi_proquest_ebookcentral_EBC6154652 Creating Gender-Inclusive Organizations: Lessons from Research and Practice] (2020)


=== '''Miscellaneous resources''' ===

The resources below are in the order that they occur to me, not of importance... only you and your team can decide what really counts as important for your audience!
  

'''A.''' Our [https://databases.lib.sfu.ca/record/61245146000003610/Statista Statista] database can both provide you with ready-made barcharts and statistics tables and help you identify useful sources. Start with a search for [https://www-statista-com.proxy.lib.sfu.ca/search/?q=diversity&qKat=search diversity] to find such items as: 
:*[https://www-statista-com.proxy.lib.sfu.ca/study/74785/women-in-tech/ Women in tech]
:*[https://www-statista-com.proxy.lib.sfu.ca/statistics/1331183/ways-improve-diversity-inclusion-in-advertising-us/ Ways of improving diversity and inclusion in advertising U.S. 2021]
:*[https://www-statista-com.proxy.lib.sfu.ca/topics/2540/workforce-diversity-at-online-companies/ Workforce diversity at online companies - Statistics & Facts]
:*[https://www-statista-com.proxy.lib.sfu.ca/statistics/1068602/leading-factors-when-choosing-job-millennials-generation-z-us/ Leading factors when choosing a job for Millennials and Generation Z in the United States in 2019]
:*[http://proxy.lib.sfu.ca/login?url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/531909/primary-barriers-to-workforce-gender-parity/ Most frequently reported barriers to gender parity in the workforce, as of July 2015]
:*[http://proxy.lib.sfu.ca/login?url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/1195846/us-worker-opinion-diversity-inclusion-workplace-importance-community/ Share of workers in the United States who believe diversity and inclusion is essential to a supportive company culture in 2019, by community]
Note: If you don't see "Simon Fraser University" at the top of the page for each of those Statista examples, come back to this page and click on the titles again.


'''B.''' Check out the local [http://www.getintheknow.ca Get in the Know] site, a product of the ''DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society.'' 


'''C.''' [http://www.statcan.gc.ca/ Statistics Canada] can be a great place for data on things like ethnicity and gender among employees. Start with their [https://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/topics-start/gender_diversity_and_inclusion Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion] statistics hub, but also search their site to dig up reports such as: 
*[https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11f0019m/11f0019m2020013-eng.htm Survival and Performance of Start-ups by Gender of Ownership: A Canadian Cohort Analysis]
*[http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/070223/dq070223b-eng.htm Gender Differences in Quits and Absenteeism in Canada]
*[http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-503-x/2010001/article/11387-eng.htm Women in Canada: A Gender-based Statistical Report -- Paid Work]
*[http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/170125/dq170125b-eng.htm Study: A look at immigration, ethnocultural diversity and languages in Canada up to 2036, 2011 to 2036]


'''D.''' Some common job/career/occupation resources cover details on workforce demographics by industry. Try, for example, [http://www.workbc.ca/Job-Seekers/Industry-Profiles.aspx WorkBC's Industry Profiles] and the [http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm US Occupational Outlook Handbook].


'''E.''' I've seen a few sources that mentioned the list of ''[http://www.canadastop100.com/diversity/ Canada's Top Diversity Employers].''  Maybe useful if you're looking for best practices?


'''F.'''  There have been many news stories over the last few years about the lack of diversity -- especially gender diversity -- in major software firms and the initiatives those companies were undertaking to correct the problem. Maybe some lessons to be learned there...?
 
Samples of corporate diversity pages and reports: [https://diversity.google/annual-report/ Google], [https://diversity.fb.com/read-report/ Facebook], and [https://www.apple.com/diversity/ Apple].

Sample of news stories about such topics: 
*[https://www.marketwatch.com/story/theres-a-diversity-grift-right-now-employees-at-center-of-racial-controversies-at-tech-companies-speak-out-11609250355 ‘There’s a diversity grift right now’: Employees at center of racial controversies at tech companies speak out]
*[http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2014/06/27/tech_diversity_data_facebook_follows_google_yahoo_in_releasing_the_stats.html When It Comes to Diversity in Tech, Companies Find Safety in Numbers]"
*[https://www.dallasnews.com/business/technology/2021/01/18/apple-commits-100-million-to-racial-equity-programs-while-disclosing-its-own-diversity-hiring-record/ Apple commits $100 million to racial equity programs while disclosing its own diversity hiring record]

As I mentioned in the Canadian Newsstream section above, the value in many news articles is often in the clues they give you about other places and subtopics to search... what other organizations or researchers are mentioned? What actions or issues come up that might be worth investigating further in other sources? Are legal or optical issue brought up? How about barriers to change?  Or maybe expected benefits of changes based on specific research?

 
'''G.''' Don't ignore older academic/scholarly articles, even if you think they might be outdated! If they are close enough to your topic, then it's possible newer articles have cited them. [https://databases.lib.sfu.ca/record/61245148440003610/Google-Scholar Google Scholar] can be a great way to find such newer, citing articles.  For example...
:*The 2009 article [http://proxy.lib.sfu.ca/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=44633700&site=bsi-live&scope=site BOSSES' PERCEPTIONS OF FAMILY-WORK CONFLICT AND WOMEN'S PROMOTABILITY: GLASS CEILING EFFECTS] has been [http://proxy.lib.sfu.ca/login?url=https://scholar.google.ca/scholar?cites=15485902638030950702&as_sdt=2005&sciodt=0,5&hl=en cited by over 600 newer articles] in Google Scholar, some of which may be useful for your research.

 
'''H.''' The [https://www.ictc-ctic.ca/ Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)] might have some useful resources for you. For example: 
*[https://www.ictc-ctic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Outlook-ENG-FINAL-8.24.20.pdf The Digital-Led New Normal: Revised Labour Market Outlook for 2022]
*[https://www.ictc-ctic.ca/equity-diversity-inclusion-spectrum/ Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Spectrum Tool]
*[https://www.ictc-ctic.ca/2016-techtalentbc-report-identifying-supply-demand-and-essential-skills-in-bcs-growing-tech-sector/ 2016 TechTalentBC Report: Identifying Supply, Demand And Essential Skills In BC’s Growing Tech Sector]
*[https://www.ictc-ctic.ca/2016-cities-of-migration-conference-prosperity-through-diversity/ 2016 Cities Of Migration Conference: Prosperity Through Diversity].
*[https://www.ictc-ctic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-Talent-Imperative-in-a-Global-Context.pdf The Talent Imperative in a Global Context]


'''I.''' Many consulting firms offer insights on trends like this one.  For example: 

* [https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/mckinsey-digital/our-insights McKinsey] - [https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion Diversity & Inclusion]
:* See also the [https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=01SFUL_ALMA21143445840003611&context=L&vid=SFUL&search_scope=default_scope&tab=jsearch_slot&lang=en_US McKinsey Quarterly] via the SFU Library
* [https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/research-insights.html PwC: Research & Insights] - [https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/people-organisation/global-diversity-and-inclusion-survey.html Global Diversity & Inclusion Survey]
* [https://www.ey.com/en_ca/people/eyq/ EYQ: Megatrends and Beyond] -- [https://www.ey.com/en_gl/covid-19 page on COVID-19 topics] to find reports such as [https://www.ey.com/en_ca/diversity-inclusiveness Diversity & Inclusiveness]
* [https://www2.deloitte.com/insights/us/en.html Deloitte: Insights] - [https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/topics/value-of-diversity-and-inclusion.html/ Diversity & Inclusion]
* [https://www.mercer.ca/ Mercer] - [https://www.mercer.ca/en/our-thinking.html Insights] - [https://www.mercer.ca/en/our-thinking/wealth/improving-diversity-and-inclusion.html Pursuing successful diversity and inclusion strategies]
* [https://www.bcg.com/ BCG] - [https://www.bcg.com/en-ca/capabilities/diversity-inclusion/insights Diversity & Inclusion Insights]

  
'''J.''' Similarly, public opinion polling companies may have conducted surveys on this topic. For example: 
* [https://angusreid.org/ Angus Reid]: [https://angusreid.org/corporate-canada-accessibility/ Corporate Canada gets mixed report card from Canadians living with disabilities]
* [https://www.ipsos.com/ Ipsos]: [https://www.ipsos.com/en/hard-days-work-global-attitudes-gender-equality-workplace A hard day’s work: global attitudes to gender equality in the workplace]


<No further suggestions yet - but keep checking.  Also, don't forget that this is '''your wiki''': you are welcome to add any tips here whenever you'd like. --- MB>