Microaggressions

The Workplace Impact of Racism Against Black Women's Hair

Learn how racism towards Black women’s hair in the workplace can have a devastating impact on their lives and careers. Uncover why this prejudice is still so prevalent, and discover ways employers can help protect their employees from race-based discrimination.

What To Do About The Pervasive Reality of Anti-Black Racism In Canada

Canada is a multicultural nation, yet pervasive discrimination exists for many Black Canadians. Learn about the reality of systemic racism and how to work towards reckoning with these issues and creating genuine inclusion for all in our society.

How We Can Become An Ally and Why it Should Matter Most

There is growing pressure on the business sector to address its complicity in institutional racism. As a result, leaders in the business world are being urged to do more to combat racism in the workplace and show solidarity with their Black employees. If you work in human resources or are the CEO of a company, you can be an ally by taking action to combat racism there. Why stop there, however? In addition to helping your business thrive, a more welcoming work environment for people from underrepresented groups will help everyone there. Follow these steps to become a trusted colleague at work:

Can Your DEI Objectives Succeed If You Don't Pay Attention To Leadership Development?

The lack of diversity at the top is a problem that many business leaders have acknowledged. However, we contend that the answer is already in front of us all along: rethinking the dissemination of current leadership development options. Leaders can use development programs to lessen bias and more equally progress underrepresented leaders rather than perpetuating a system that rewards individuals we are biased to feel have "potential."