Rethinking “Cultural Fit”
Recently, I read an article that resonated deeply with me, and it got me thinking:Is it possible that our insistence on “cultural fit” is really an inability to accept that someone can be different—and still [...]
Making Equity Visible
The Question When I advocate based on research that equity is both visible and invisible, a fair question arises: How do we make equity visible? The Problem I still cannot comprehend why organizations have [...]
Unicorns in the Workplace
What does it mean? A “unicorn” in the workplace is often that one person of colour an organization elevates and showcases as proof that they’ve achieved representation and equity. It’s performative. It’s misleading. And [...]
How Organizations Can Improve DEI Effectiveness
In a survey of 30 senior DEI leaders across Canada, the following key recommendations were identified: Communication & Engagement: Clear communication to staff, effective feedback mechanisms, and faster DEI response or initiation times. (#TwoWayCommunication&Engagement) [...]
What Is So Difficult to Understand About DEI?
What is so difficult to understand about: Incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into your processes and policies? Creating equal opportunities and removing barriers for marginalized or disadvantaged groups? Making employees feel included and not [...]
Are we there yet?
Based on my recently concluded research, there are 10 key components needed for seriousminded organizations to take DEI to the next level. The Leadership 1. Senior Management Buy-in (Commitment) 2. Accountability of all Key [...]
Why Equity Still Feels Like an Afterthought in DEI
I often joke—truthfully—that I didn’t really notice my colour until I came to Canada. And don’t get me wrong—I love Canada. The multiculturalism, the values, the kindness and courtesy of its people. It’s home [...]
Equity Has an HR Address—If You Know Where to Look
If equity isn’t showing up in your HR systems, then it isn’t truly showing up at all. I say this both as a senior HR leader and DEI strategist who has advised [...]
Get Out
The Research After 4 years of intensive study 150+ peer-reviewed and literary articles reviewed Quantitative: Two waves of General Social Survey Statistics data (2009 & 2014) courtesy of StatsCan Qualitative: Surveys with 30 senior [...]
TESTIMONIALS
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