There are many reasons why organizations only talk about offering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) sessions for their employees but don't actually do so. Delivering all-day workshops or even one-hour seminars on a regular basis is imperative now more than ever before because diversity is now a fact in many workplaces, especially in [...]
There has been a global focus and efforts toward the elimination of racial injustice and discrimination in every subset of society. One of the manifestations of discrimination in the work environment is unconscious bias and microaggressions. Lots of business leaders and company management in global workplaces are becoming more particular about adopting Diversity, Equity, and [...]
It is undeniable that cultural diversity is here to stay in today’s business world. Business in recent times is more often than not set on some sort of global stage. With the aid of technology, the world is already a global village. Lots of companies are keen on recruiting the best hands for their [...]
The recent clamor for the entrenchment of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity in the workplace is not without some inadequacies and unsavory practices being associated with some organization’s DEI strategies and programs. One of such practice is the idea of tokenism. In this article, we intend to define tokenism, highlight the negative effects of tokenism and [...]
Some times the human brain creates certain prejudice in our minds. These prejudices often result in an unconscious bias that we may not even be aware of. It is usually uncomfortable to discuss issues of prejudice, bias, and diversity within the workplace. However, unconscious bias can have real consequences that hinder an employee’s positive experience [...]
On the surface, Canada presents the image of a nation of peace and calm, but unfortunately, it still carries the colonial undertone of racism, bigotry, and xenophobia. Recently a Muslim family of five was deliberately ambushed by a twenty-year-old driver in London, Ontario that sent shock waves throughout this multicultural country of 38 million [...]
In recent months due to anti-racism protests in the US and Canada, some organizations have recently mandated to have Diversity and Inclusion training for their workforce. The decision-makers have finally recognized that D/I training education is necessary for today's diverse, unique work environment not only for greater understanding but also for respect and acceptance. [...]
One would think during these unprecedented times the goodness of humanity would triumph. Yet, instead horrific elements of mankind are surfacing in Vancouver, a multicultural city that often boasts itself as one of the most livable and greenest cities in the world. While most people are staying inside, afraid of catching the coronavirus, but [...]
Why do high profile media personalities like Don Cherry make inappropriate comments towards immigrants regarding world war issues without knowing the facts? Is it ego, or perhaps just lack of understanding. Whatever the reason, it is unacceptable in 2019. During Hockey Night In Canada broadcast he said, "You people love, that come here, whatever [...]
Who is a true Canadian? Is it Justin Beaver? Or is it Celine Dion? Perhaps it is Margaret Atwood or Aubrey Drake Graham? Recently an elderly man came up to Jagmit Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party, suggesting him to cut off his turban so he can look more like a Canadian. "In Rome, [...]