Catherine E. Connelly

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New research into hiring in the food services sector shows Indigenous job seekers are being screened out at the first rung of the career ladder. (Unsplash+)

Qualified but overlooked: How bias keeps Indigenous job seekers from getting hired

Andrew Stevens, University of Regina and Catherine E. Connelly, McMaster University

New research shows that Indigenous applicants can face discrimination at the hiring stage, even when they have the same qualifications and experience as other candidates.
Food service establishments have been struggling to hire enough employees while trying to return to business as usual after the pandemic. A server clears a table on a patio at a restaurant, in Vancouver, in April 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Hidden gatekeepers: How hiring bias affects workers in the food service industry

Andrew Stevens, University of Regina and Catherine E. Connelly, McMaster University

Hiring managers in the food service industry often emphasize the importance of finding the right “fit” when hiring new employees. But does everyone have the same chance to fit in?
Drivers that juggle driving with another job were more likely to run red lights and carry weapons, such as knives, for safety reasons. These behaviours pose risks not only to drivers, but also to the public. (Paul Hanaoka/Unsplash)

Safety on the line: Drivers who juggle multiple jobs are more likely to take risks on the road

Alexandra D. Lefcoe, McMaster University and Catherine E. Connelly, McMaster University

Companies like Uber and Lyft have a long way to go in improving worker safety to ensure both drivers and passengers feel safe on the road.

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