{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fb098bf71-924f-45b6-81f5-24d2899b6104","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"DW205: Women\u2019s Worth: Challenging the Status Quo with Kadie Ward","description":"Are you a woman who wants to get ahead? Well, did you know that there are some unexpected and hidden barriers that are stopping you from realizing your worth? In this episode, Kadie Ward talks about women\u2019s worth and challenging the status quo. \n\nDon\u2019t miss: \n\nKadie\u2019s sharing about her awards: Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal and Gold Quill Award of Merit for Excellence in government communication\nWhat the Pay Equity Office is \nThe role of the Pay Equity Office in women\u2019s work and women\u2019s worth\nKadie\u2019s insights on how we got here, and the challenges that keep women out or down in the labour force\nWhat workplaces need to do to close the pay gap \nSome concrete solutions and practical examples that work to level the playing field\nAnd a whole lot more!\n\nKadie\u2019s Bio: \n\nCommissioner Ward is a seasoned executive whose career has been characterized by successful collaboration across public, private and not-for-profit organizations to design and deliver inclusive economic growth strategies. Before joining the Pay Equity Commission in 2020, Commissioner Ward worked on implementing aspects of the Federal Government's \"Feminist International Assistance Policy'' where she increased women's participation in international trade, the labour market as well as equitable participation of men and women in their local economy. Her expertise has taken her around the world working with legislators to establish programs and legislation that support women-led micro and small enterprises. She is a Queen\u2019s Diamond Jubilee Medalist, recognized for her work contributing to significant economic improvement in various Canadian cities. \n\n\n\nMost recently, Commissioner Ward\u2019s \u201cLevel the Paying Field\u201d video and podcast series exploring issues related to economics, equity, women, work and money was awarded a Gold Quill Award of Merit for excellence in government communications. Commissioner Ward firmly believes that equity and inclusion are the foundation for sustainable economic prosperity\n\n\n\nKadie\u2019s Social Media links: \n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kadieward/\n\nWebsite: https://payequity.gov.on.ca/home-2022/\n\nWebsite: https://levelthepayingfield.ca/\n\n\n\nCheck out the Pay Equity Solution for Small Business Do-It-Youtself Tookit: \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bhttps://payequity.gov.on.ca/diytoolkit/","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/170447a5-1235-4d59-aad9-efc9c22ffadb/1KWwsf_ITjjtdkLRizKV2C1n.jpg"}