Ivey

Insights pieces written by the Ivey (Western University) GRC chapter. A collection of 5 posts
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
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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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