Year: 2023

Did you know that there are minimally 14 different holidays between November and January? There’s Diwali- the Hindu Festival of Lights (though many, other than Hindus, celebrate Diwali).  Hindus may decorate their homes with lights to celebrate. There’s Hanukkah- a Jewish celebration lasting eight nights including the lighting of the menorah. I still remember the […]

Affinity bias is a type of unconscious bias that impacts both our professional and personal lives, sometimes with repercussions. In the simplest terms, affinity bias is the tendency to gravitate towards those that reminds us of ourselves. It’s a natural tendency to feel most comfortable and at ease with those that share similar experiences, backgrounds, […]

So, we want to increase and diversify the talent pool. Great! Yet, many individuals will simply become their own human resource manager screening themselves out before they screen themselves in. Did you know that women statistically will only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the job requirements posted yet men will apply for […]

Admittedly, years ago I found the term ‘white privilege’ triggering. For me, the word came into theforefront with the death of George Floyd. I still remember receiving a phone call from a dear friend whowas in tears. She called me and said, “I’m so sorry” and I could hear her voice breaking. I rememberhearing her […]

Can We Say Merry Christmas at the Workplace Anymore? During this time of year I always get asked about hosting Christmas parties in the workplace; decorating the workplace with stockings, Santa and putting candy canes out into candy dishes. I know too many parents who take offence to Winter Celebrations at school rather than seeing […]