This day is dedicated to acknowledging and commemorating the lasting and harmful impacts of church- and government-run schools on the wellbeing and livelihood of Indigenous peoples. The ongoing impacts of these schools are still heavily felt by Indigenous peoples and their communities today.
Pronouns are an important part of a person’s identity. Using someone’s correct pronouns demonstrates respect and inclusion – something that’s essential for every human to… Read More »Pronouns in the Workplace: Ensuring Inclusivity for Your People
Mental health is relevant to everyone. It is reflective of one’s emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and act.
We spend most of the hours in our day working. It’s crucial that the space where we spend this time is safe, supportive, and does not have a negative impact on our mental health. Read More »5 Ways to Support Your Team’s Mental Health
The vast majority of workplaces adopted a remote work structure during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since then, many have chosen to transition to a hybrid work environment. Hybrid work allows for increased flexibility – some employees may choose to work in the office while others prefer to work from home. A hybrid workplace can be productive and beneficial, but can also present unique challenges.
Hybrid work risks creating a sense of divide between in-office employees and remote employees; an “in crowd” and an “out crowd”. Those who choose to (or can) work in person in their office can be seen to have an advantage over remote employees, as they experience more face-to-face interactions with their leaders and other colleagues. Read More »Encouraging Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a Hybrid Work Environment
From 1831 to 1996, the government forcibly removed more than 150,000 Indigenous children from their homes. These children were deceptively placed into church-and government-run schools where they were assimilated and robbed of their language and traditions. After the closure of the last school in 1997, there were over 25,000 children that did not return and over 100,000 Indigenous peoples that were left with unhealed scars from the trauma and abuse endured. Read More »National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Over recent years, social activism appears to be increasingly normalized. However, 2020 was a historic year for social activism. Millions across the world joined together to fight for equality, justice, and reparations. Those included in the millions of people were many companies and organizations who expressed their solidarity on social media platforms and their websites. As companies announced where they stand on particular issues, they either took action, lacked the resources to implement action, or simply advertised their involvement to increase their social capital. The latter is defined as performative activism.
Countless employers may pledge to take a more active stance on inclusion efforts in recent years, however, it is more than likely for those promises to fizzle out. This blog addresses the meaning of performative activism as well as the why’s and how to take real action to contribute to real change.
Read More »Performative Action: How to Take Real Action on Social Issues
Today, we want to talk about allyship in the workplace. Unsure of what it means to be an ally? In this post, we talk about what allyship means, actionable ways to become a better ally to your colleagues, and how allyship & diversity benefit workplaces everywhere.
Unsure of where to start for building a diverse team within your business? This blog shares tips on how you can get started on creating change in your workplace.
Read More »Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Building Diverse Teams