Decade Report - Making Change
The Decade Report: Making Change, chronicles the diverse body of work undertaken by the Centre for Work Families and Well-Being since its inception in 1998.
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Self-employment for Women: Policy Options that Promote Equality and Economic Opportunities
This study examined challenges to financial security faced by self-employed women when their earnings are interrupted after childbirth/adoption or for personal or family health reasons. Policy mechanisms that could promote greater economic security for… read more...
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Interventions Against Elder Abuse Project
The project, funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada, undertaken with an advisory committee of seniors from five Ontario communities, sought to identify and raise awareness about issues, services and supports related to elderabuse.… read more...
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Wednesday, March 10
New Statistics Canada Article on Long-Distance Caregiving
A new article from Statistics Canada looks at long-distance caregivers - adults who care for an aging parent who lives far away. read more...
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Tuesday, February 23
Flexible Working Arrangements Linked to Health Outcomes
New study published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews links flexible work arrangements with modest improvements in… read more...
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The Centre for Families Work & Well-being
is an innovative, interdisciplinary research and educational centre, responding to dramatic changes in family patterns, paid work, and broader economic and political structures.
Faculty, staff and graduate students work in matters relevant to individual and family well-being, the interface between work and family, and contextual factors that affect workplace productivity and community supports. Research topics include organizational health, family dynamics, social support and community development.
The Centre's core strengths include strategic research, policy analysis and best practices development.
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