Cultivating Safer Workplaces for Black Employees
During Black Futures Month, many organizations ask what they can do to cultivate safer workplaces for Black employees. Before identifying specific tools, we must understand anti-Black racism within broader systems, of which workplaces are only part. Anti-Black racism is unique, rooted in the history and experience of enslavement. It targets all people of African descent. It uses myths and stereotypes related to biology, intelligence, morality, and more to justify discrimination. This racism is built into society in many ways.
Inclusive Work Environments for a Neurodiverse World
Creating workplaces that recognize and affirm neurodiversity is essential to supporting neurodiverse individuals and unlocking innovation and the potential of minds of all kinds.
Embracing Truth for Meaningful Reconciliation
Supporting Indigenous Cultural Safety in our personal and professional lives requires us to self-reflect and consciously seek out Indigenous voices so we can enact the principles of reconciliation: truth, justice, equity and participation.
Roe v. Wade: What the rollback of abortion rights in the U.S. means for marginalized communities and how we can support.
In 1973, The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a decision titled Roe v. Wade that restricting abortion is unconstitutional and that abortion should be allowed across the country. The decision acted as a precedent, meaning that it was not codified into law and could be overturned at any point in time. Last month, The U.S. […]
How Can We Help Create More Inclusive Workplaces for People Who Identify as 2SLGBTQIA+?
At workplaces across Canada, people who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ say they often have to “police” their actions and identity to avoid harassment and discrimination.
Acknowledging Indigenous Peoples & Traditional Territories
At HRx, we encourage everyone to acknowledge the systemic discrimination that Indigenous Peoples face, learn about the history of the land where you live, work and play, reflect on what that means to you and incorporate an acknowledgement of this into your professional meetings and events. In consultation with people from Indigenous communities, we have […]
Deconstructing Muslim Hate and Islamophobia in the Workplace
How do we as leaders or colleagues begin to dismantle systemic discrimination and be better allies to our Muslim colleagues? There are over 1 million Muslims in Canada. Muslims represent about 3.7 percent of the population and are the fastest growing religious group in the country1. Yet many people in Canada hold unfavourable views of […]
Interview with Wyle Baoween, CEO HRx
“HRx is built on the philosophy of being inclusive and calling people in, trying to capitalize on the good in people’s hearts”
Black History Month is Over but the Work Must Continue Year-Round – Here’s How:
Black History Month is over, but the celebration of Black History and supporting your Black team members should be an integral part of your business plan year-round. Meaningful change requires commitment and can’t be relegated to a single holiday, milestone, or month. We encourage you to do your research, learn from other organizations’ mistakes, and […]
Gender Pronouns and Nongendered Language: one important step towards creating a more equitable workplace
One important step towards creating a more equitable workplace is to make sure that you’re using inclusive language. This is particularly important for people who have been traditionally marginalized or excluded due to their identity, such as people who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. Some key ways to foster inclusion for people of all genders is by […]
