December 3rd marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a reminder to celebrate diversity and promote inclusion in all aspects of life—especially in the workplace. Yet, despite progress, many employers still hesitate to hire people with disabilities due to persistent myths rooted in ableism. Today, I am tackling some of the most common misconceptions and […]
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to be a guest speaker at an incredible event organized by TEAM Work Cooperative. Our talk was titled: “Courage to Trust Your Authentic Self: Where Belonging Happens”. We wanted to emphasize the connection between authenticity and belonging. The talk ended with Bradley and I leading the audience in song.
What Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” Teaches Us About Authenticity and Belonging Read More »
I am a lover of words. I believe in their power and ability to be used to both hurt and heal. I also believe change doesn’t start and end with them alone. As we reflect on employment discrimination and celebrate the invaluable contributions of People with Disabilities at work this month, we are considering how
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The recent CPHR event was a thought-provoking gathering that emphasized the evolving nature of work and the values that should guide us through this transformation. The day began with a Smudging Ceremony led by Elder Charles Sewell “Chuck,” grounding participants in the significance of cultural traditions, respect, reconciliation, and the importance of sharing space and
Insights and Reflections from the 2024 CPHR Atlantic Event Read More »
Happy Birthday, P4G! Co-Founders Bradley Daye and Matt Thomson celebrate year number 7, the hard lessons it’s brought and what is keeping them motivated.
P4G is (lucky) #7, What’s Keeping Us Motivated? Read More »
In the digital age, where professional networking and personal branding are integral to career success, LinkedIn stands as a crucial platform for professionals— so, let’s take a look at these 5 key ways to improve your LinkedIn Profile in 2024. A well-crafted LinkedIn profile is more than a digital resume; it’s a comprehensive showcase of one’s
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Interviews can be stressful for all parties involved. In this article, our very own Robynne Baxter, CHRP breaks down 3 ways we strive to build trust and more accessible practices into our interviewing process.
Rethinking Interview Dynamics: Interview Practices that Foster Trust and Accessibility Read More »
AI and Tech are evolving faster than experts predicted. While we know that over a quarter of Canadian jobs will be heavily disrupted by automation in the next decade (thanks to RBC’s Humans Wanted Report), we feel strongly that our sense of humanity at work isn’t going anywhere. In fact, at P4G we believe it
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There is no allyship certificate, but there are three core learnings I think you should know. When an organization wants to achieve diversity and inclusion goals, allyship is essential since success depends, in part, on people’s understanding of how privilege and power may favourably or adversely impact everyday workplace interactions. As there are many ways
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Are degrees still relevant? We might argue, not always. Job-posting data shows that between 2012-2022 companies in Canada reduced university degree requirements by 13%. Imagine if more companies rated candidates based on talent and skills rather than solely on academic qualifications. Well, they’re starting to. Companies like Apple and IBM no longer require a college
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