Thought Leadership

Written by: Sophie Warwick When we work with clients, I’m often asked, “how do I bring someone on board who is new to the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) discussion?” EDI is a journey, and organizations are typically comprised of folks who are at different points on that journey. The clash in foundational education and lived experience can sometimes lead to comments that seem insensitive or unproductive. They may not come from a place of ill intent, but instead from a

Written by: Sophie Warwick Women continue to be underrepresented in senior positions. We often hear about the value of mentorship in the workplace, but less so about sponsorship. Individuals with a formal sponsor at their workplace are 97% more likely to report they have a clear plan for their career advancement compared to 75% of individuals who have formal mentorship programs (Gallup, 2023). Additionally, research shows that women tend to be over-mentored and under-sponsore

Written by: Sophie Warwick. Even with some industries reducing workforces, we are still seeing impacts from the Great Resignation in many others. A lot of employers are still struggling to retain top talent. While there are numerous strategies to build engagement in the workforce and retain high performing employees, an often forgotten approach is developing impactful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies. In this article we’ll share how investing in meaningful DEI

Written by: Sophie Warwick. Over the last few years, we have faced volatile economic times. The uncertainty has required companies to be more creative and adaptable in order to seek new market opportunities and sustainable revenue. Suddenly, innovation and responsiveness have become central to companies navigating an everchanging landscape. They need the ability to respond to challenges and create new opportunities without having the comfort of leaning on what’s been done in

Written by: Sophie Warwick. Making the decision to invest in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is the easy part. The harder, and seemingly overwhelming part is how to build an effective plan to achieve those long-term goals. How do you turn “build a more inclusive workplace for women that promotes retention of top talent” into small, actionable items? Furthermore, how do I prioritize each program efficiently to ensure positive change is continually being made? If you wan

Written by: Jillian Climie. In 2022, we conducted a survey of parental leave policies across Canada, which included respondents from 9...