Study: Indigenous Employees More Satisfied When Working for Indigenous Employers
“The study - a collaboration between the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and Indspire - surveyed recipients of the Indspire's Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards (BBF).”
“The findings show that Indigenous employees working for Indigenous employers in Ontario report higher job satisfaction than those working with non-Indigenous employees. On average, the study shows, Indigenous people working for Indigenous employers feel more valued at work, are satisfied with their current employment, and work their desired number of hours.”
“‘They also feel that their work directly impacts Indigenous communities in a positive way,’ said Samantha Morton, director of research for CCAB...‘It really doesn't come down to Indigenous grads that are working for non-Indigenous businesses, say, in high-stress areas that could lead them to have lower job satisfaction,’ she said. ‘What it really comes down to is the internal processes, the culture, and the operations of the business.’”
CBC News, September 23, 2020: “Study shows Indigenous employees more satisfied when working for Indigenous employers”
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and Indspire, September 22, 2020: Insights into Indigenous Post-Secondary Graduates’ Experiences in the Canadian Workforce (35 pages, PDF)
