There are numerous descriptions and definitions related to ‘ally’ in the workplace and sometimes defining your role can be confusing. When you want to do the right thing but don’t know where to start, what do you do? KEEP IT SIMPLE TO START Until you gain a better understanding of marginalization and how you can […]
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Facilitating a Smooth Return to the Office
Well, here we are. Getting ready to return to the office and get back to “normal.” Excited? Leaders, you have some work to do to ensure we all reintegrate in a positive way. Here are some tips to help you welcome back your team. Allow for opportunities to reconnect socially. Arrange some casual meeting times […]
5 Tips for Leaders’ Mental Health in 2021
Leaders, in particular, are challenged right now. Sandwiched between supporting extra-vulnerable and less-resilient staff, and organizational pressures to boost productivity from a remote workforce while pulling back on spending. Trite advice encouraging people to be kind to themselves sometimes makes mental health feel like a luxury. Here are some practical mental health tips specifically for […]
Workplace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – It’s about PRIDE
June is the start of PRIDE celebrations in many parts of the country, and reflecting on the history of PRIDE, it’s exciting to see how far society has come since the 1969 Stonewall Riots. It is also clear that for many organizations we work with, creating a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion is still […]
Being Mindful of Mental Health: How to Effectively Use the Internet for Good!
As our neighbours to the south acknowledge Mental Health Awareness month, we thought that a roundup of some of the more valuable and evidence-based resources on the web is definitely in order. Too often are we suckered into clickbait ads for snake oil cures and opinion-based “information” about mental health that it can seem intimidating […]
Turn Problems into Solutions by Asking these 3 Questions
One of the most common questions leaders ask is: “How do I help my team become better problem-solvers?” Pari (not her real name) recently told us how she felt the managers who reported to her relied too heavily on her to make decisions that they had the authority to decide. “I don’t want to be […]
Find Your Focus after Daylight Savings Time
Are you feeling a bit “off” since springing-forward last weekend? Well, it’s not all in your head. A study by the University of Washington recently found that most people tend to lose 40 minutes of sleep after Daylight Savings Time, leading people to be 20% less effective on the following Monday. So, how can you refocus your […]
International Women’s Day 2021
Today marks 110 years since the very first International Women’s Day gathering. Yes, 110 years! On the one hand, so much has changed, improved and developed since then. On the other, there is still so much to do. This weekend, in British Columbia, The Richmond Women’s Resource Centre hosted an online International Women’s Day event […]
‘Questionable’ ways to build better relationships at work
Clients are constantly asking us, “How can I get my employees to work better together?” That’s a big question and the answer can come from just that, by training them in the art of asking big questions that fuel connection along with training in the art of how to listen. However, for a lot of […]
Is it time to blow the whistle?
Public trust, client satisfaction and employee confidence aren’t just concerns for the police and public health institutions anymore. Having a fair, safe, confidential and effective complaint resolution process in place is now critical to managing corporate risk, mitigating costly legal challenges and preventing public relations nightmares. Our expert consultants help you provide channels for complaints […]