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Exciting news! Amazon Ads’ Higher Impact Report 2023 is a finalist for a Shorty Impact Award in the Research Reports category! Honored to see the work recognized alongside industry changemakers, and proud to partner on such meaningful insights. 👏

In recognition of this year's World Mental Health Day theme "mental health at work", Susan Seto, MBA, CAIP's looks into Four Stages of Psychological Safety in the workplace in her recent article. These stages—Inclusion, Learner, Contributor, and Challenger Safety—are crucial for creating an environment where all employees, particularly women, can thrive. By addressing the gaps in these areas, we can foster a culture that supports mental well-being and empowers everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. Read the full article to learn how we can uplift women and foster a culture of thriving at work https://lnkd.in/gNraV6p5 #WorldMentalHealthDay #PsychologicalSafety #WomenInTheWorkplace 

What concerns are top of mind for #GTA residents? https://lnkd.in/dMZJhN6i Swipe below to see some of the key insights our Focus GTA syndicated study dives into and how they can support your strategic planning to understand the needs of your regions residents. #GreaterTorontoArea #PublicOpinion

🌐 Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative - Module 1: Canadian & Geopolitical Landscape 🌐 Over the last few days, I dove into 30 intense hours of learning, networking, and collaboration with an incredible cohort of female cybersecurity leaders, industry experts, and alumni. The experience was packed with invaluable insights, thank you Trish Dyl, Rebekah Brown, and Sarah Lang! 💡 Cybersecurity in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape: It's allowed me to think intentionally about cybersecurity and its implications for clients like banks, insurance, wealth management, and FinTech. - Vigilance is critical: We face countless vulnerabilities from something as simple as a USB port at the airport to a "wrong number" text message. With AI advancing so rapidly, your voice could be cloned in 3 seconds, and deepfakes are becoming scarily convincing. - Questions as a researcher: How aware are individuals & businesses of these risks, and how prepared are they? What are the brand repercussions of ransomware and data breaches? What does it mean for cyber insurance, FinTechs, wealth managers, advisors, etc.? 👩💼 As a Parent & Business Leader: - Parenting in a digital world: I can’t help but think about how we safeguard our kids. Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated—how do we balance educating our children about online risks without taking away their freedom to just be kids? - Business responsibilities: How do we, as leaders, empower our teams, partners, and clients with the knowledge and tools to protect our business data? Proactive threat monitoring is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. 📊 Insights from our FinTech Study: In our annual Environics Research FinTech Syndicated Study, we've tracked Canadians' attitudes toward the balance between privacy and convenience since 2019. About half of Canadians are unwilling to trade their personal information for convenience, while the other half are either open to it or conflicted. But the story is about social values... - Those most open to sharing their information are strongly motivated by their values—they prefer authentic brands, embrace new technologies, and love new ideas. They connect with close-knit groups of friends, value diversity, and are excited about purchasing goods. They also place high importance on environmental concerns and have confidence in advertising. - On the other hand, those who disagree with sharing their information have a deep distrust of advertising and place little importance on brands. They are concerned about the amount of data collected by governments and businesses, feel intimidated by technological changes, and make purchasing decisions based on utility. They rely on logic and reason to control their emotions. As we continue to navigate this ever-changing digital world, it’s clear that cybersecurity is more than a technical issue—it’s a societal challenge that touches all aspects of our lives. #Cybersecurity #AI #SocialValues #Privacy #FinTech

Kudos to the TTRA Canada Chapter for a successful conference! Thais Saito and the CATSA / ACSTA team shared how they used Social Values for their communication strategies 💜 #TourismResearch

Jordan Warren dives into the latest insights on #GTA resident opinions towards crime and safety in their region. Find out the key trends in her article below 💡 #GreaterTorontoArea #FocusGTA

"This month, as I reflect on ADHD, I’ve realized that not only do I approach research differently, but my unique approach is also what my clients recognize as a strength. I like to think of research as a blend of art and science, which makes the process more creative, dynamic, and impactful." Hear from Vijay Wadhawan, as he reflects on how he's embraced ADHD as a strength, not a limitation 💜 #ADHDAwarenessMonth

As organizations navigate the complexities of today’s work environment, employee well-being is more important than ever. Our #WorkplaceCulture solution, developed through the insights of #SocialValues and psychographics, helps leaders understand what truly drives their employees, fostering a more engaged and resilient workforce. Vijay Wadhawan and Susan Seto, MBA, CAIP discuss how our solution goes beyond surface-level assessments to create a workplace where people can thrive—professionally and personally. Interested in learning more? https://lnkd.in/eKkt3Tfy

Building a Thriving Workplace Culture for Employee Mental Well-Being 🌱   Last week, we marked #WorldMentalHealthDay that focused on "Mental Health at Work”. It’s a reminder of the important role workplace culture plays in shaping employee well-being. Vijay Wadhawan, shares how understanding employees through the lens of Social Values and psychographics can help transform workplace culture.   When employees feel truly understood and aligned with their organization’s values, their mental well-being and satisfaction thrive. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gJt3QfQ8 #WorkplaceCulture #MentalHealthAtWork #SocialValues

Thank you Fintech Cadence and Lorenze Dsouza for hosting FinTech Social last night, I had the opportunity to meet many new people in FinTech or work in FinTech adjacent fields. I loved the diversity in the room! From established players to government to startups, I had an opportunity to talk with people from all across the ecosystem—Scotiabank, CIBC, Intuit, Ontario Securities Commission, Brim Financial, Rocket Financial Inc, etc. Everyone was open to new ideas and innovation - and I even had a fascinating conversation about question design when asking consumers about Open Banking! (The "research geek" in me came out... 😂) Such great conversations, I can't wait til the next one! #Fintech #innovation #openbanking #networking #conversations Environics Research Tarique Khan, Andrew Escobar, Zahin Hussain, Sybil R. Sheen, Valerie C., Sahil L, Derek Simoes, PMP®, CSM®, Andriy Gubynskyi, Kshitij Anand, Joy Zhang, Sanjot Harsoor, Vaibhav Khanna, Jerry Bokser