In this paper we investigate the relationship between females among the first hires of start-up companies and business success. Our results show that firms with female first hires have a higher share of female workers at the end of the first year after entry. Further, we find that firms with...

Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: The Power of Pardons: Broadening Employment Opportunities for Justice-Involved Individuals -- Chapter 3: Establishing the Job-Relatedness of Criminal Convictions -- Chapter 4: An Examination of Barriers and Challenges to Securing and Maintaining Employment...

This article assesses Canadian labour’s response to changed demographics by considering the way unions have engaged with women and sexual minorities (gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people). Many unions have now adopted inclusive policies. However, to consider how effectively these...