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What to Do When You’re Feeling Marginalized at the Company Holiday Party

Company holiday parties can be great opportunities to bulldoze barriers and make new friends

Professional DevelopmentEmploy DiversityDecember 13, 2019Marginalization, Marginalized, Marginalized in the workplace, Marginalized during the holidays, Marginalized at the Holiday party, Company Culture, Company Holiday PartyComment

3 Apps Breaking Down Barriers for Women in the Workplace

Workplace diversity, or a lack thereof, is an issue that many companies struggle with. Women in technical or leadership roles, in particular, are far outnumbered by their male counterparts in most companies. Solving this issue requires employers to make a major shift in how they recruit, hire, support, and promote women.

Women, Professional Development, TechnologyEmploy DiversityApril 26, 2019Diversity in Tech, Diversity Apps, Diverse Professionals, diversity management, Women in Tech, Women empowerment, Women mentors, Men as workplace mentors for women, Empowering women

How Women Can Manage the Impostor Syndrome

Many highly successful women battle with self-doubt. They secretly think that their success is due to luck, that they’re not qualified for the positions they hold, or that they’re failing at their job. These beliefs are unfounded and inaccurate and are symptoms of imposter syndrome.

Women, Professional DevelopmentEmploy DiversityMarch 26, 2019Impostor Syndrome, Impostor Syndrome in the workplace, Diversity & Inclusion, Inclusive Working Environment, Women empowerment, Women's History Month, Women's Empowerment Month, Empowering women, Women Impostor Syndrome, Marginalized in the workplace, Women Marginalized in the workplace

Women, Stop Apologizing in the Workplace

The outdated expectation that women are supposed to be nice, polite, and well-mannered has led to way too many women apologizing way too much. Excessive apologizing isn’t only unnecessary, it can negatively affect your professional image.

Professional Development, WomenEmploy DiversityMarch 22, 2019Workplace Diversity Issues, Women in the workplace, Apologizing in the workplace, Stop apologizing in the workplace, Assertive, Sorry not sorry, Unnecessary Apology, diversity, Inclusive Working Environment, Inclusion

Tips for Men: How to Navigate #MeToo in the Workplace

#MeToo has left many men questioning their behaviour in the workplace and how they should be interacting with their female colleagues. In the post-#MeToo world, many men are less comfortable working with women and have trepidations when it comes to their professional relationships with female colleagues.

Professional Development, Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityJanuary 22, 2019#metoo movement, #metoo in the workplace, #metoo, Inclusive behavior, Respectful workplace, inappropriate behavior, Professional relationships, Inclusive Working Environment, Diverse Workforce, Diversity Training, diversity and inclusion, diversity

How to Respond to Workplace Bullying

For many people, the word “bully” conjures up images of the big kid on the playground that pushes other kids or takes their lunch. However, unfortunately, bullying occurs far beyond grade school and extends into the workplace.

Professional DevelopmentEmploy DiversityDecember 18, 2018Workplace Bullying, Diverse Professionals, diversity, Inclusive Working Environment, Inclusive Workplace Culture, workplace harassment, Workplace Bias

How Small Businesses Can Build Diversity Programs

Being a small start-up in a market of established players can be a huge challenge. Smaller companies are constantly challenged to find ways to pull customers away from bigger brand name competitors. One way to gain a competitive edge is through workplace diversity.

Professional DevelopmentEmploy DiversityNovember 8, 2018Diversity programs, Small businesses, diversity and inclusion, inclusion, Inclusive Working Environment, Workforce Diversity, Diversity Training, Workplace Diversity Issues, Company Culture, Workplace culture

What to do when your dream job isn't what you expected

There are many ways that you can fall out of love with your job. Maybe your role changes and you’re spending less time on your favourite part of the job. Maybe you lose colleagues due to restructuring.

Professional DevelopmentEmploy DiversityOctober 16, 2018career advice, how to, Career choices, Professional Advice, Diverse Professionals, diversity management, diversity and inclusion, Professional Development

How to Deal with Microaggressions at Work

A positive company culture where diversity is celebrated can motivate and inspire employees while a non-inclusive culture can marginalize diverse individuals and groups. This can create a toxic environment where harassment, intimidation, and offensive behaviours go unchecked.

Professional DevelopmentEmploy DiversityOctober 4, 2018Microaggressions in the Workplace, diversity, inclusion, Inclusive Workplaces, Marginalized in the workplace, Negative working environment, negative work culture, gender discrimination, non-inclusive working environment, Microaggressions at Work, how to