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How to Use Pronouns Correctly
Learning how to use pronouns correctly is an important part of creating gender inclusive workplaces. Learn from our copywriter Emory's experience as a trans man. As transgender individuals become more prevalent in the media, and celebrities and other prominent figures in social media are coming [...]
Gender and Pronouns in the Workplace
When creating inclusive workplaces for LGBTQ+ individuals, it's important to pay specific attention to gender and pronoun use in the workplace. Many organizations have come to understand the experiences LGBTQ+ individuals face in the workplace and have created specific policies to be more inclusive. Some of [...]
Supporting LGBTQ+ People in the Workplace
The people, our workers, are the heart of our businesses. So, it's important to foster safe and inclusive work environments for people of all backgrounds including those who are members of the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ individuals experience discrimination and harassment in the workplace. This directly [...]
LGBTQ+ Terminology – Educate Yourself First
When learning to support LGBTQ+ workers it's important to educate yourself first and a good place to start is with LGBTQ+ terminology. One of the first things to do when attempting to be a better LGBTQ+ ally, or working toward creating a more inviting and [...]
Tips to Lead Through Change: Lessons in Inclusion Through COVID-19
Leadership during times of change requires flexibility, adaptability and kindness. Read these tips from Kristen Bower to learn to lead through change. Kristin Bower is a Leadership and Workplace Consultant with MyWorkplaceHealth and an award-winning Diversity and Inclusion expert. With over 20-years of experience, she [...]
Psychologically Safe Leadership: The Importance of Fairness and Integrity
Fairness and Integrity involves leadership which is honest, transparent and consistent, where there is fairness and equity in decision-making, and a humble understanding of personal limitations and biases. The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Standard) requires leaders [...]
Psychologically Safe Leadership: The Importance of Security and Safety
Security and Safety involves supporting a safe environment through proactive, prompt and effective responses to any threats to psychological, physical, or professional safety. The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Standard) requires leaders to be competent to manage, [...]
Psychologically Safe Leadership: The Importance of Problem Solving and Conflict Management
Effective Problem Solving and Conflict Management involves supporting and requiring consistent, respectful, and effective discussion and resolution of issues. Those who fail to do so are held accountable as needed. The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Standard) [...]
Psychologically Safe Leadership: The Importance of Social Intelligence
Social Intelligence involves acting as a role model and facilitator of psychologically safe interactions between and among all workplace stakeholders, including those who are marginalized or vulnerable. The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Standard) requires leaders to [...]
Psychologically Safe Leadership: The Importance of Communication & Collaboration
Communication and Collaboration involves the clear exchange of information and transparent discussion of what a worker needs to do their job successfully. This involves collaborative efforts to support each worker’s success at work. The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the [...]