by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 9, 2019 | blog, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health, Workplace Culture
Recently, I was asked to speak at an International Women’s Day event that was being organized by Sigma Beta Phi Sorority. I was intrigued since I have not been close to ‘Greek Life’ … especially in Canada … and their topic ‘the Superwoman Syndrome’ added another level...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 27, 2018 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health, Workplace Culture
We live in complicated times. It can be tough to know what to think or how to behave. On the one hand, we hear that diversity is “in” and “important.” On the other hand, what is happening in some workplaces and is being reported in news headlines is sending the...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Sep 8, 2018 | blog, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion
In previous blog articles, I’ve discussed the importance of networking, both for entrepreneurs and people who are employed. I know that for many people, networking is played out; the idea of networking may even inspire eye-rolling, but bear with me. For entrepreneurs,...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 16, 2018 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Leaders & Executives , Workplace Culture
Most of us have known a kind-hearted woman who people would say was “like a mom to everyone.” The expression “work spouse” has become a popular way of describing significant-yet-completely-platonic close workplace relationships. Now, with Father’s Day just around the...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 2, 2018 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Leaders & Executives , Workplace Culture
It’s hard these days to turn on the TV, radio or even flip through your phone without encountering intense discussions related to diversity, inclusion, and race relations. Lately, it seems that the workplace is colliding with many socially and politically charged...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Mar 24, 2018 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Hiring Staff & HR, Leaders & Executives , Workplace Culture
A while back I wrote about the experience of silently struggling with invisible disabilities. Sometimes, a person does not label themselves as living with a physical, psychological, or neurological challenge because they have been dealing with the issue or problem for...
