Creating an Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable and Anti-racist Workplace
Benjamin Franklin was an author, scientist, inventor, diplomat, and politician. He said many things. In fact, hundreds of quotes have been attributed and misattributed to him. Perhaps his most [...]
When DEI is simply not enough: the idea behind IDEA
In this interview with Hamlin Grange, CEO of DiversiPro, he explains why Anti-Racism must be part of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Conversation.
Unconscious bias and the auto industry: How ingrained beliefs affect everything from design to customer service
Everyone has unconscious biases—instinctual shortcuts that help us navigate the massive amount of information our brain is constantly processing. These shortcuts are often helpful, but sometimes [...]
Challenging racial bias
Unconscious bias can harm employers’ bottom line, company culture, customer experience, say experts
Making Space for Difficult Conversations
There’s no denying the recent U.S. election has had an impact. Donald Trump was elected by polarizing voters into “Us vs. Them” camps and focusing on fears. Now the genie is out of the bottle: [...]
The Damaging Politics of Polarization
Public comments by politicians can bring issues such as anti-immigration and racism to the forefront in a powerful way. It’s easy to have an emotional reaction, whatever ‘side’ they’re on. [...]
Hiding Behind Unconscious Bias
Although we are all prone to having unconscious biases about different people, it should not be used to obfuscate or used as cover for egregious acts against people of colour.
The “One Happy”
The province of Saskatchewan has a booming economy but projections are that the current workforce will shrink as workers get older. So they are looking for workers. However, merely filling the [...]