by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Aug 19, 2017 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Featured Posts, Leaders & Executives , Workplace Culture
Many people are living in a state of provoked anxiety and sadness. Sometimes it’s been due to events such as the fallout from the niqab debate during the 2015 federal election in Canada. Going further from home, it has involved hate crimes following Brexit in the UK...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | May 12, 2017 | blog, Bullying & Harassment , Diversity & Inclusion, Workplace Culture
A while back, a business associate reached out to me with an urgent and problematic situation. She is a foreign-trained professional, a woman of colour, and she speaks perfect English with an accent. She was stumped by a situation and she knew I’d have some ideas. The...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Jan 3, 2017 | blog, Bullying & Harassment , Career Advice, Leaders & Executives , Workplace Culture
What if I told you a job isn’t just a job? It’s an integral part of your existence, one that can influence your fulfillment and security. So what do you do if your job feels like a monotonous trap … or worse, like an abusive relationship? This is an environment you...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 23, 2016 | blog, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion
Lately, I’ve thought about the challenges faced by newcomers and immigrants to Canada. Part of this is because I participated in a panel discussion at an expo geared towards immigrant women who are interested in creating small businesses. Becoming an Employee...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Dec 8, 2015 | blog, Bullying & Harassment , Mental Health, Workplace Culture
How Big is This Issue? According to Health Canada, mental health problems are a leading cause of disability in Canada. In 2008, the Institute of Health Economics reported that during any given week approximately 500,000 employed Canadians are unable to work due to...
