Sikh Heritage Month: What it is and how you can celebrate  

Sikh Heritage Month: What it is and how you can celebrate

In April, Canadians across the country mark the beginning of Sikh Heritage Month–and on April 14, Sikhs world-wide celebrate Vaisakhi. Whether in politics or sports, Canada’s Sikh community has been a part of the country’s DNA since the late 19th century. Not quite sure you understand what Sikhism is? Read on to find out, and explore a few ways to help celebrate Sikh Heritage Month.

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.