Category Archives: Building Inclusive Workplaces

Ramadan in the Workplace 

Ramadan in the Workplace

Creating inclusive spaces for Muslims during the holiest month of the year.

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, and marks the most holiest month for Muslims around the globe. Tradition holds that Allah (swt) revealed the first verses of the holy Quran to the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) during the month of Ramadan, on the night now known as Laylat al Qadr (Night of Power).

Read below to learn more about how you can support Muslims in the workplace during Ramadan.

Trans Day of Visibility: Why it Matters, How to Celebrate 

Trans Day of Visibility: Why it Matters, How to Celebrate 

As we continue to see time and again, representation matters. TDOR focuses on honouring the memory of trans and gender-non-conforming (GNC) people who have been murdered in the preceding 12 months, through advocacy, collective mourning, and direct action. TDOV is a hopeful day, meant to highlight the happiness and thrival of trans people, to balance the collective mourning that trans communities face every day. 

Does your diversity exclude fat people?

Does your diversity exclude fat people?

5 simple ways organizations can begin to cultivate a size-inclusive culture

In a fat-phobic, fat-shaming culture, there are real consequences for people of size, especially in the workplace. Overweight people are more than 50% likely to be given a negative performance review compared to their non-overweight colleagues, even when their outcomes and achievements are the same.

Exploring Inclusive Leadership

Exploring Inclusive Leadership

Meeting Individuals where they’re at with personalized leadershiop.

At one point in my career, my definition of inclusive leadership, among other things, meant a leader who would accommodate or recognize the need to accommodate my religious identity that may overlap with my work. 

Women in the Workplace: Busting Gender Bias and More

Women in the workplace

Thinking about gender equality beyond International Women’s Day.

International Women’s Day was last week, and while there is cause for appreciation and awe for working women everywhere, many are not so satisfied. The team at the Founders’ Fund highlighted on Instagram some of the ways women in Canada in particular have shouldered more struggles than ever, especially exacerbated by the pandemic.

Accommodations in a Post-COVID Workforce

Accommodations in a Post-Covid Workforce

What has your organization learned about accommodation in the pandemic?

There is no denying that workplaces have changes in enormous ways since 2020 and the current Covid-19 pandemic. One of the the biggest conversations in the aftermath has been that of accessibility and accommodation at work.

DEI trends and priorities for organizations in 2022

DEI trends and priorities for organizations in 2022

While no one can look into their tea leaves or crystal balls to predict the future, it’s not hard to make some educated guesses on the future of the workplace just by looking around. Industries must continue to adapt to the unknowns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and consumers continue to grow their consciousness when it comes to their consumption. 

Happy Black History Month (BHM)!

Happy Black History Month!

While this commemorative month was started in the United States, Canada is not unaffected by the history of Black oppression and anti-Black violence in the past and present. As such, we take this month to pay particular attention to how we can uplift Black communities and practice our anti-racism allyship. 

Embracing Inclusion: The Impact of a Comprehensive Diversity Calendar in Your Workplace

January is more than just a time for resolutions; it’s the season for contemplating calendars. And as teams grow more diverse, integrating a diversity calendar becomes crucial for navigating the relevant workplace holiday seasons. Empower your colleagues, employees, and clients to embrace inclusivity through this powerful tool — the diversity calendar.

It’s a New Year! Will you be a new you?

It’s a New Year! Will you be a new you?

Happy New Year! Tis the season of refreshment and reinvention, and of the dreaded New Year’s Resolution. While some folks have great success with setting resolutions, studies have started to show that it may not be the best strategy for self improvement. This year…

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