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News releases Tue 28 Jan. VersaFi Report: Women Investment Advisors Face Barriers to Advancement, even as Shifting Client Dynamics Fuel Urgency for Change

Women in Wealth report offers recommendations to overcome obstacles Toronto, ON (January 28, 2025). A new report from VersaFi, the leading non-profit supporting women in the finance sector, reveals that women continue to face significant barriers to advancement in wealth management, a field where men still hold 80-85% of advisory roles. But a dramatic rise […]

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Blog Wed 25 Aug.

How companies can get their pay equity act together

On Aug. 31, Canada’s new Pay Equity Act will come into effect. Here's what that means.

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VersaFi in the news Thu 17 Jun.

Dads, don’t skimp on paternity leave – your kids, women, and a more equitable workforce, are counting on you

Over the last few months, you’d be hard pressed to read the news without seeing a story about the caregiving crisis or the “she-cession” that the pandemic has created in Canada. Acknowledging these crises is important, but more important is what can be done to address them. There’s no easy answer, but here’s a great […]

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VersaFi in the news Sun 23 May.

Equity, diversity and inclusion strategies that actually work

Many approaches to addressing gender parity in the work force have focused on getting more women into the talent pipeline, especially in senior or leadership roles where women are often missing.

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