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 Dr. Helen Ofosu | Oct 10, 2020 | blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Hiring Staff & HR, Workplace Culture
“Hiring for fit” usually means hiring employees who are a good match for organizational culture. In other words, hiring new people who should be able to blend right in. But is “hiring for fit” really a good practice? As a Work and Business Psychologist, I...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Sep 26, 2020 | blog, Career Advice
In Part One of this series we talked about some of the challenges you could be facing if you’ve been forced into a career or job transition because of the pandemic, including the first steps you should take, what to consider when returning to work after an absence,...
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Aug 22, 2020 | blog, Career Advice, Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health
Impostor Syndrome is a feeling of being undeserving of one’s achievements, accompanied by an overwhelming sense of incompetence, even when praised. It’s a widely recognized problem that affects 60 to 70 percent of us at some point. It is even experienced by...
