Check out some of my writing and thoughts on various topics within inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.
My Writings
Which comes first? The Chicken (Diversity) or The Egg (Inclusion)
Several years ago, I worked with a client who was very proud of their recruitment efforts, specifically in attracting people of color to their organization. Yet, upon investigation, we identified that more people of color were going out the back door than were coming in the front.
A Landfill Can be a Symbol of our Failure at Reconciliation
How much is one life worth? Have you ever considered the price you would put on a person’s life?
The LGBTQ+ community is under attack, and it’s bad for your business!
With Pride Month in the rear-view mirror, as LinkedIn logos are wiped clean of rainbows, it’s time to take stock of the current state of the #LGBTQ+ community.
The Missing Piece of Inclusive Leadership
Arguably the words "inclusion," "diversity," "equity" and "accessibility" (or "IDEA") have become part of the zeitgeist.
What Makes A Good D&I Consultant?
When I started working in diversity and inclusion (D&I) in 2006, only a handful of consultants worked in this area. Hardly any of the major consulting firms were playing in the space, and if they were, it was an afterthought that lived in the human capital practice.
Microaggressions in the Workplace
If the people in an organization are not committed to inclusion then the policy will not matter.
Making a Shift in the Workplace Culture
My goal in helping organizations make IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility) part of the DNA of their business practices is to move away from the mindset of it being a “program” to making an actual culture shift.
Things You Need to Understand About Gender Pronouns
You may have noticed pronouns popping up all over the place: in email signatures, online profiles, and even as people introduce themselves: “Hi, my name is Michael, and my pronouns are he/him.” But why does it matter?
Five Tips For Making Your Workplace More Attractive To LGBTQ+ Talent
The United States is facing a historically low unemployment rate, leaving employers scrambling to find talent. Even with a recession looming, the jobs numbers are still what they are, making it harder for employers to maintain operations, let alone grow.
Inclusion Means We Need to Take Back the Narrative
Today I read an article on CBC with the headline: North Bay, Ont., group for LGTBQ youth gets death threats for planning drag show.