Meet the Founders – Part II

In this blog post, we want to introduce co-founder Sherilyn Trompetter! Her passion for facilitation, coaching, and learning are key to her leadership at MT Consulting Group. So read on to learn about the “why” behind Sherilyn’s passion.  This post was written after an interview with Sherilyn, conducted by Charlotte Wray.  Who is Sherilyn Trompetter?Continue reading “Meet the Founders – Part II”

DEI Trends for 2023

What do employees want in 2023?  As the year comes to a close, there are many predictions for the future of work in 2023.  Although we can’t claim to know the future, we want to share 3 DEI trends that will impact organizations in the long and short term.  Flexible Work Arrangements  In a surveyContinue reading “DEI Trends for 2023”

Where are all the neurodivergent people coming from? Part I

Spoiler alert: we’ve always been around.

However, many of us were missed by clinicians using antiquated diagnostic criteria or didn’t even make it to that stage due to inadequate access to assessments. While the pandemic has been a challenging time for everyone, more people, particularly women, girls, and non-binary folx, are learning about their neurodivergence.

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Every November 20, the transgender and larger LGBTQIA+ community come together to commemorate those lives lost to anti-transgender violence. Named Transgender Day of Remembrance, this day provides space and time for everyone to remember the violence faced by the transgender community everywhere. 

Disability Employment Awareness Month

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).

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. 

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.