While Black History Month is dedicated to amplifying Black voices and highlighting Black leaders, it’s also a valuable opportunity to consider how we are supporting Black people beyond the month of February. Are we listening to our Black employees? Have we created an inclusive culture? Are we addressing the challenges Black Canadians experience in the workplace?
Helen conducted a series of interviews with leaders and professionals who had mentors in their careers. She asked them for their recommendations and advice on how people can find a mentor either within their workplace if they don’t have a program offer, or out in their industry and beyond.
Read MoreWith the beginning of COVID-19, the shift to hybrid workplaces, and The Great Resignation, mentorship and professional development has become an even higher priority for employers.
Read MoreRaising diabetes awareness is one thing, but understanding the experiences of those living with diabetes is another. This month we interviewed Life Works Well’s very own Arshad Abbasi about his experience living with Type 2 diabetes.
Read MoreDiabetes affects the lives of many Canadians but many organizations do not offer accommodations for employees with diabetes. It’s time for a change.
Read MoreOctober is Healthy Workplace Month in Canada and this year’s theme is how to feel great at work, take care of yourself, do your best, and help others. Through this theme, we take a closer look at how a healthy workplace also creates inclusivity.
Read MoreLife works well in your organization when you give employees the chance to be who they are unapologetically. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer creates a space for growth for everyone regardless of if they have a disability.
Read MoreOctober is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and this month we share some of the ways your organization can support people with disabilities so they can excel.
Read MoreRemote work became a daily practice for a number of employees when the pandemic started, but with the idea of returning to the office becoming more of a reality, the hybrid model of work might just be the new normal.
Read MoreThe word “caregiver” in the workplace should not be taboo. This month we focus on what your organization can do to assist employees who are also caregivers.
Read MoreMentors offer insights and advice to mentees in order to help them reach their goals and grow. But what attributes are necessary to be a great mentor?
Read MoreYour organization should aim to be a safe and inclusive space, and that includes showing continuous support for those who identify as a part of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Read MoreJune is National Indigenous History Month, but the fight to create equality and right the wrongs of the past is a constant one.
Read MoreWhile May is Asian Heritage Month, anti-Asian racism still exists. This month, join the conversation on how to be an ally and stand in solidarity with the Asian community through these trying times.
Read MoreApril may be Celebrate Diversity Month, but here are some ways to celebrate diversity and continue to create inclusion all year long!
Read MoreNavigating working from home, the current state of the world and life, in general, can be stressful, and that’s why self-care and your mental health are important now more than ever.
Read MoreGender Equality is a human right. Pay equity is a legal right. So why does this not exist in Canadian companies?
Read MoreWith March being Women’s History Month, we can reflect on and appreciate the resilient women who have made a difference throughout history as well as those who are driving forces today in moving the world forward.
Read MoreAs February has now ended and we wrapped up Black History Month, we look back on the month and add our reflections on how we can all continue to support the black community and create change.
Read MoreEvery February we celebrate Black History Month yet the black community continues to remain subject to racism and discrimination, be it in or out of the workplace. It’s 2021. It’s time to change.
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