by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jun 12, 2021 | blog, Career Advice, Workplace Culture
Most of us have heard a story where someone displayed astonishingly selfish and entitled behaviour. These people seem so self-absorbed and narcissistic – and they clearly believe that they deserve preferential treatment, just because! But sometimes we mistake...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | May 29, 2021 | blog, Career Advice, Workplace Culture
So much has changed during the pandemic; it’s not surprising that huge numbers of employees are “re-evaluating” their careers and their experiences with work. Some level of organizational churn and turnover is expected but it seems that the trend of leaving for...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | May 15, 2021 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Leaders & Executives , Workplace Culture
Allyship: Part Two In my last post, I introduced the concept of allyship. Being an ally means using one’s privilege to act, and not merely saying the right things. Allyship Can be Hard Authentic allyship takes courage. To be a true ally requires doing the...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | May 1, 2021 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Leaders & Executives , Workplace Culture
Since the social justice protests started in summer 2020, much has been said and written about being an ally in the ongoing struggles against systemic discrimination within the modern workplace. Although the problems facing Black, Indigenous, and people of colour...
by Seyi Okuribido-Malcolm | Apr 17, 2021 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Workplace Culture
I first met Seyi Okuribido-Malcolm in January 2019 at the inaugural Federal Black Employee Caucus symposium in Ottawa. She has a warm and professional presence that is not easy to forget. Since that time, our paths have crossed frequently. I’ve seen her speak at...
by Seyi Okuribido-Malcolm | Mar 6, 2021 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Leaders & Executives , Workplace Culture
I first met Seyi Okuribido-Malcolm in January 2019 at a symposium in Ottawa. She has a warm and professional presence that is not easy to forget. Since that time, our paths have crossed frequently and I’ve seen her speak at several events. She has a lot to say...
