In October, many organizations and provinces celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM). It is a time to recognize the 1 in 5 Canadians who experience disability and the incredible contributions they make to our labour force. Despite the positive outcomes associated with inclusive hiring, approximately half of Canadians with disabilities are underemployed or unemployed (which is about 10x the national average).
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Meet the Founders – Part I
Did you know that this month marks the 30th anniversary of Women’s History Month in Canada? This year’s theme is “She Did, So Now I Can” and aims to celebrate the trailblazers who pushed boundaries. As a woman-owned business, we want to take this month celebrate our very own trailblazers.
World Mental Health Day
Many of us spend most of our days working, whether that be remotely or in the office, so it is not particularly a surprise that much of our mental health is influenced by our workplaces. Although often viewed as a taboo topic to discuss in the workplace, employees do want to talk about mental health. A study in 2018 found that over 70 percent of employees want their employers to prioritize and champion mental health and well-being (Kohll, 2018). Employees want that shift and are asking for it.
How can organizations support National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
Is your organization ready to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th?
Mental Health as an Integral Part of DEI Policies in the Workplace
There is no way around it; we cannot discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace without recognizing and understanding that the mental health issues of employees are at the heart of the matter.
Building an Inclusive Classroom
As the school year starts again, we wanted to talk about creating inclusive classrooms. Inclusivity in the classroom goes beyond ensuring equal access and can include the language, activities, and intentionality of educators. Though there is no foolproof template to building inclusive spaces, we have 3 strategies that can help you get started!
Three (3) Tips for Improving Gender Balance in Engineering
“Should I leave engineering?” “I cannot do these engineering politics anymore!” “This is not what I was expecting engineering to be.” Many women in engineering careers have had these thoughts, once or twice. Sometimes they have these thoughts multiple times in their lives, until they change careers. According to Engineers Canada, the number of newly-licensedContinue reading “Three (3) Tips for Improving Gender Balance in Engineering“
All Bodies Belong in Nature
All bodies belong in nature. When I did an image search for “people in nature,” what I saw didn’t match this. You can probably guess what most of the people in the photos looked like. We are all told to go outdoors, to spend time in nature, but what barriers exist that prevent some peopleContinue reading “All Bodies Belong in Nature”
World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day
What is your organization doing to support refugees?
Do you hire refugees and newcomers? Did you know that there are incentives that can go along with this important support for people fleeing their homes? When it comes to hiring equitably and inclusively, there are some things to keep in mind for refugee applicants and employees.
Happy Asian Heritage Month!
Happy Asian Heritage Month!
Asian people have had huge impacts on Canada and the world. In the month of May, we celebrate this illustrious history by recognizing the contributions of Asian people of all stripes — entrepreneurs, leaders, and more.