Every 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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A huge part of your people strategy should be creating a safe, comfortable, and inclusive space for everyone. This includes those who might be facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease in the workplace. January is Alzheimer’s Awareness month and we hope to help you make your company as accommodating as possible.
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Does your organization have a Why? A Purpose or Passion? Or Mission, Vision and Values? Having a mission, vision and values gives you the opportunity to look towards the future and the goals that you want to achieve.
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Whether you are a leader, business owner, or employee, having your finances in order is a top priority. The month of November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada, and we’re here to help you get back to basics with your finances and your overall well-being!
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Go over that list if you have already started one. Things are bound to change again as we head into the late Fall and Winter months. Changing or adapting your goals is something you will have to do. You may feel frustrated but don’t be too hard on yourself. Be mindful of the things you can change and the things that are simply out of your control.
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We are coming up on the Thanksgiving long weekend in Canada - a time to give thanks. For many this has been a challenging year and being grateful isn’t always easy. Take the opportunity to thank your mentor, mentee or those that have given time to you, advice, or inspiration.
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The fourth Monday Mentor Moments video is available now! This week we unpack the different types of mentorship.
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In her Life Works Well Wisdom guest blog our Marketing Assistant, Taylor Marshall, provides her thoughts and experiences with remote work, job interviews and self-care amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The second instalment of Monday Mentor Moments is available now! This week’s theme is Creating Connection as a Mentor. We offer some suggestions on how to break the ice between you and your mentee in order to create rapport.
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On Monday, September 14 we launched a weekly Instagram video series, Monday Mentor Moments. The purpose of this video series is to pass along some some key mentor moments and tips for anyone who currently is, or is looking to become a mentor.
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Creating a mentor culture that is for everyone takes planning. The most important component is trust. Without trust DeMentors will rule. The other steps will then be simpler. It’s all about Connection. Participants should have choice, not assignment. Some of the best mentoring relationships start out informally or "organically" but structure will make it succeed.
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Organizations with cultures that are homogenous or all the same blue hue won’t succeed. As they may not be reflective of their customer. The outcome is the focus, but how you get there is important. Find the unique talent, each blueberry with different skills to offer, that get you there. Whether you are creating a blueberry pie, blueberry muffins, some jam or simply sprinkling them on yogurt.
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I thought I was a human rights advocate then the events of recent weeks made me question that. Did I have unconscious bias and not realize it? These recent deaths made me question whether I had lost that drive for advocacy from my younger years as I got busy with life and comfortable with white privilege.
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It is Mental Health Week here in Ontario, and in many other places across Canada. And the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is asking us to #GetReal.
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Now more than ever work and home have to be integrated and for many this a new way of working and living.
With the COVID-19 situation, many people who don't normally work remotely are working from home—and it can be hard to focus. Especially with young ones and spouses or adult children all at home as well.
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As leaders in particular, you’re so busy taking care of business and making tough decisions, you forget to pause and give yourself a break.
You are human too; take care of yourself first so you can be there for others.
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Laughter can bring out the best in people. If you want to experience the health benefits of laughter at work, allow a little more humour in your workplace. Laughter’s physical and mental health benefits are real. Deep belly laughs can alleviate anxiety and stress and build high-performance engaged teams at work.
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Reading is an essential element in success — creating a growth mindset is ongoing development and continuous learning. Knowledge is power. Knowledge builds confidence. Knowledge contributes to high-performance.
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