“What’s in a name?” Juliet mused, but for DEI practitioners, rebranding is more than semantics. As DEI bans rise in the U.S., Canada is seeing its own backlash. Should we reclaim the conversation and reinforce that DEI has always been about fairness and opportunity?
Leaders often struggle with EDI conversations due to fears of saying the wrong thing. Here are thoughts on how leaders can create safe spaces for meaningful conversations and strengthen team bonds.
This year’s Pride has me reflecting on my father, who passed away after battling dementia. A gay man who came out in the 1980s, he faced challenges that left our family isolated. Today I see the importance of representation in children’s books.
Leaders must apply policies with an equity lens, recognizing hidden biases and fostering fairness through consistent, flexible, and inclusive approaches for all.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are key drivers of workplace diversity and inclusion, often led by passionate volunteers. However, these leaders frequently face the challenge of balancing their ERG work with their regular job responsibilities.
I hardly ever hear anyone talk about the “business case for diversity” anymore, and what a relief.. Yes, by now there’s a mountain of research telling you that an organization that’s both diverse...
So you’ve been working on building more inclusive hiring practices; creating more inclusive job descriptions, equitable application processes, and have developed consistent practices for interview...
Ok, so we’ve widened the pipeline. We’ve got a diverse and representative pool of candidates. We’ve made some thoughtful selections of who we’re going to meet. And now, the interview! While a...
Who fits on your team? When I ask this question of leaders, we often generate a long list of things like: team player, passionate about their work, hard-working, good sense of humour and the...