DW205: Women’s Worth: Challenging the Status Quo with Kadie Ward

<p>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’s worth and challenging the status quo.&nbsp;</p><p>Don’t miss:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Kadie’s sharing about her awards: Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal and Gold Quill Award of Merit for Excellence in government communication</li><li>What the Pay Equity Office is&nbsp;</li><li>The role of the Pay Equity Office in women’s work and women’s worth</li><li>Kadie’s insights on how we got here, and the challenges that keep women out or down in the labour force</li><li>What workplaces need to do to close the pay gap&nbsp;</li><li>Some concrete solutions and practical examples that work to level the playing field</li><li>And a whole lot more!</li><li><br></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Kadie’s Bio:</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Commissioner 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.&nbsp; She is a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medalist, recognized for her work contributing to significant economic improvement in various Canadian cities.&nbsp;</p><p>Most recently, Commissioner Ward’s “<a href="https://levelthepayingfield.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Level the Paying Field</a>” video and podcast series exploring issues related to economics, equity, women, work and money was awarded a <a