Ivey

Insights pieces written by the Ivey (Western University) GRC chapter. A collection of 10 posts
Challenging the #Girlboss: Examining Feminism in the Corporate Sphere
Feminism

Challenging the #Girlboss: Examining Feminism in the Corporate Sphere

Who is the elusive girlboss? She’s powerful, she’s commanding, she stands up for herself. She’s unapologetic, she stands tall. She works hard, she works tirelessly, and she looks good doing
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Why Did China Abandon Its “Zero COVID Policy” and How Will It Affect the Rest of the World?
ESG

Why Did China Abandon Its “Zero COVID Policy” and How Will It Affect the Rest of the World?

The Zero-COVID policy signed by President Xi Jinping was put in effect at the beginning of the pandemic, and is a strategy that seeks to eliminate the transmission of COVID-19 within China. This
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Tourism and Animal Decline: The Future of Canada's National Parks
Sustainability

Tourism and Animal Decline: The Future of Canada's National Parks

Crowds at Lake Louise in Banff National Park Introduction Canada is famous for its breathtaking scenery and stunning national parks. Among them is Banff National Park, located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Every
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Cleaning Up Clean Beauty
Sustainability

Cleaning Up Clean Beauty

The clean beauty industry has become a trending topic in recent years, with many consumers opting for products that are supposedly free of harsh chemicals and harmful ingredients. However, behind the glossy marketing
3 min read
Building a Sustainable Web 3.0
Sustainability

Building a Sustainable Web 3.0

While there are certainly concerns with the adoption of Web 3.0, its untapped potential should not be overlooked. As we continue to explore and develop Web 3.0 applications, we must keep our shared goals of environmental and social sustainability at the forefront of our minds.
Progressive without Progress: Reining in Rainbow-Washing
LGBTQ2S+

Progressive without Progress: Reining in Rainbow-Washing

Contextualizing Rainbow-Washing Rainbows paint the streets and flyer promotions are plastered all over: from store windows to web pages, they are everywhere – until they aren’t. In recent years, Pride Month has no
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Fintech and Social Impact: Financial Accessibility in the 21st Century
Development

Fintech and Social Impact: Financial Accessibility in the 21st Century

Applications of financial technology (fintech) can be seen everywhere in our day-to-day lives. Ranging from small transactions with Apple Pay to revolutionary creations such as blockchain, fintech is becoming instrumental in shaping the
4 min read
How are Companies Implementing Inclusion and Diversity to Combat Hiring Discrimination?
Inclusion and Diversity

How are Companies Implementing Inclusion and Diversity to Combat Hiring Discrimination?

Issues in the Corporate Hiring Process One of the central controversies of the business world over the past decade has been hiring discrimination, especially in the financial services and tech industries. Over the
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Technology for Liberty: Reproductive Surveillance in an Era Post Roe V. Wade
Women's Rights

Technology for Liberty: Reproductive Surveillance in an Era Post Roe V. Wade

Author's Note: While I use the term "women" throughout the article, I recognize that many identities beyond cisgender women and girls can be impacted by abortion legislation. Source: Forbes: 100 Days Since Roe
Can Microfinance Improve Sustainability?
Sustainability

Can Microfinance Improve Sustainability?

Background on Microfinance Originally pioneered by Muhammad Yunus in 1976 in Bangladesh, microfinance is a banking service targeted at low-income and vulnerable groups who face significant barriers to accessing financial services such as
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