September 30^th marks Canada’s annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and its first anniversary.

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.

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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 experience! 

Personal pronoun identity is a topic of growing importance as organizations seek to improve their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. That’s why today we’ll be sharing ways to include pronouns in the workplace and discussing how you can incorporate practices into your workplace to make everyone feel welcomed and accepted for who they are. 

 Read More »Pronouns in the Workplace: Creating a Safe and Inclusive Environment for Everyone

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