How trauma coping strategies get stigmatized as performance issues
Are you familiar with Cesar Millan, the TV personality and “dog whisperer”? In one episode of his show, we meet a Black American man named Brandon whose dog, Kobe, is...
How disenfranchised grief affects workers from equity-deserving groups
Over the past few years, the pandemic has sparked conversations about the many faces of grief. These conversations are important because they can pluck the griever out of isolation and...
Global Pathways: Supporting international students through key challenges
Canada remains one of the top choices for international students seeking to study abroad. The opportunity to gain work experience during and after graduation is top of mind for international...
6 guiding principles to support youth with disabilities in their employment
Youth with disabilities (YWD) have different support needs than their adult peers. In this article, we'll explore 6 guiding principles to help cater employment programs to YWD’s needs and priorities....
Challenging cultural assumptions: Integrating newcomer talent into Canada’s workforce
Canada is projected to welcome close to 1.5 million immigrants over the next three years. This presents a potential opportunity for growth, as talented professionals will be joining the country....
Trailing spouses: The challenge of coaching high-performance newcomers
While hundreds of thousands of newcomers enter Canada each year, Statistics Canada does not count the number of professional employees transferred to Canada by global companies. That number can vary...
Don’t apply, don’t speak up or don’t stay? How to design for belonging and success
When individuals from underrepresented equity-deserving groups don’t apply, don't speak up and don’t stay, success is a challenge for all involved. How can we, as employers and career development professionals,...
How age diversity helps organizations unlock knowledge retention
Retaining knowledge within the workforce and supporting age diversity is essential for economic productivity both now and into the future. To foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, it's crucial to...
Supporting women with disabilities: Why hybrid service delivery works
A few years back when I was studying for my Instructional Design Certification, I took a course that challenged my perceptions about how video conferencing and PowerPoint affected marginalized and...
Workplaces need to take action on 2SLGBTQIA+ hate. Here’s how
We’ve come a long way in the fight for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. Our dignity as two-spirit, queer and trans people is recognized more often in our homes and workplaces than it...