A majority of Torontonians (71%) agree that they would hire a woman wearing a Niqab, which is the Muslim head covering. Those most likely to do so are young (18 – 34 81%) followed by those who are regular TTC users (79%), with a household income between $50,000 and $100,000 (76%), have children (76%) and are women (76%) versus men (66%). From a geographic perspective they are most likely to be found in York/East York (79%), Old City of Toronto/Downtown (78%) and North York (74%).
Those most likely to reject hiring a woman wearing a Niqab (29%) are predominantly lowest education (43%) followed by those who are older residents (55+ 40%) men (34%) sees versus women (24%) and more likely to live in Etobicoke (43%) and Scarborough (32%).
We asked those were employed full time and part time to give their views on a number of things related to their work and workplace.
Three quarters (75%) of employees say they really like their job. Those more likely to say so are older (80% aged 55+). Of the 25% who don’t like their job, there’s no significant demographic difference.
Just half (51%) of workers indicate that they’re paid enough for the work they do. This is more likely to be the case for those who are middle aged (55% aged 35 – 54) and who own their own residence (55%). The other half (49%) don’t think they are paid enough for the work they do, with older (56% aged 55+) workers giving the largest shout out.
Half (49%) of workers think they are smarter than their boss. This view is most held by those who are least educated (64%) and men (55%). The other half (51%) don’t believe they’re smarter than their boss, and of this group are more likely to be female (57%) and those who rent their own residence (55%).
Almost one quarter (22%) believe that they are likely to lose their job in the next year. This sentiment is more likely held by those who are least educated (48%) and older (31% aged 55+). Eight in 10 (78%) feel secure in their job for the next year.