CRIW strives to create a supportive environment to stimulate collaboration among graduate students, academics, staff and the general community, We are pleased to engage in special projects that support us in seeking innovative solutions towards more inclusive workplaces.

The Impact of the COVID-19 Response on Workplace Inclusion

The COVID-19 pandemic has made traditionally underrepresented groups within the workplace even more vulnerable and made the impact of social inequalities more visible. Measures such as physical distancing, working from home, not working, etc., are having implications for inclusion at work or may have implications in the future.

To help ensure that the needs of vulnerable populations are understood and taken into consideration, CRIW is supporting research initiatives that explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on workplace inclusion… More

Labour Force Barriers Research Group

The Labour Force Barriers Research Group brings together leading researchers and students from four faculties across Carleton University (Sprott School of Business, Faculty of Public Affairs, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences) to provide leadership in research addressing labour force barriers.

This research group focuses on building knowledge regarding youth, immigration, migration, diversity, health and wellness, employment conditions, social policy and initiatives with the goal of contributing to strengthening Canada’s labour force and labour economy… More