African Heritage Month 2026 | Placemaking 4G Changemakers Series As part of African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia, Placemaking 4G is proud to spotlight local Black changemakers we have had the honour of learning from and working with this past year. The theme of this year’s African Heritage Month is ‘Strength in Unity’: Moving Forward […]
African Heritage Month 2026 | Placemaking 4G Changemakers Series As part of African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia, Placemaking 4G is proud to spotlight local Black changemakers we have had the honour of learning from and working with this past year. Today, we are recognizing the passion and force that is Janna Hines, a Nova
Janna Allen Hines: Turning DEI Theory into Action in Nova Scotia’s Legal Sector Read More »
Each year, millions of Muslims around the world observe Ramadan. It is a sacred month focused on fasting, reflection, prayer, and community. For organizations and leaders who aren’t familiar with Ramadan, this period presents an opportunity to demonstrate empathy, flexibility, and practice their inclusive leadership. As our workplaces continue to grow, cultural and religious awareness
Inclusive Leadership: Simple Ways You Can Support Your Colleagues Observing Ramadan Read More »
African Heritage Month 2026 | Placemaking 4G Changemakers Series As part of African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia, Placemaking 4G is proud to spotlight local Black changemakers we have had the honour of learning from and working with this past year. Today, we are featuring Curtis Whiley — a thoughtful community leader who is part
Curtis Whiley: Advancing Black-Led Housing and Land Stewardship in Nova Scotia Read More »
Let’s Be Honest: We’re All Bad Listeners Sometimes (But Here’s 4 Tips to Improve) We all like to think we’re good listeners—but let’s be honest: barriers to effective listening show up for all of us. I’ve spent time with all kinds of teams, some that clicked instantly, others that stayed out of sync, and lots
Barriers to Effective Listening: 4 Habits That Get in the Way (And How to Get Better) Read More »
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
Sounds like you’ve got a Masters Degree in Lived Experience Read More »
Canada can feel like a progressive or inclusive place or space for some, but that is far from the truth for all of us. The Indigenous people of Canada have been, and still are, subject to complex and sophisticated forms of public and institutional discrimination that go unnoticed, or noticed and ignored. The truth is
Honouring Indigenous Self-Determination Read More »
Two years ago I took a leap of faith and traded my career in accounting to pursue work that was more aligned with my heart. You can now find me as a Workplace Belonging Advisor & Facilitator in Kjipuktuk, Halifax. What I’ve learned in my work at P4G, is that there is no point in
Drop the Business Case for Diversity, Please Read More »
We’ve reached an exciting milestone: with over 100 clients to date, we’ve produced upwards of 150 opportunity briefs (job descriptions) to attract candidates. We are appreciative when job seekers and colleagues alike trust us to receive their ideas, and open our eyes to ways we can improve a candidate’s first experience with us. More often
10 ways to make job descriptions more holistic and accessible Read More »
