Victoria Day (and other stats) – Let’s Take a Moment of Pause
May 16, 2023
Employers who want to build welcoming, inclusive workspaces are turning their attention to holidays. Research shows that the standard calendar year of statutory holidays may commemorate events that are alienating for many team members, while overlooking days that are meaningful in their lives. Other employees might face barriers to participation or a sense of alienation around certain holidays or events.
As an increasing number of team members are seeking alternatives to the “one size fits all” approach, they must often navigate many complex factors. Employment law, HR policies, and organizational structures and cultures are all involved in how an organization approaches holidays.
Blog posts


Promotion Policies with an Equity Lens
April 10, 2023

Cultivating Safer Workplaces for Black Employees
February 15, 2023

Inclusive Work Environments for a Neurodiverse World
October 23, 2022

Embracing Truth for Meaningful Reconciliation
September 30, 2022




Deconstructing Muslim Hate and Islamophobia in the Workplace
April 26, 2022

Interview with Wyle Baoween, CEO HRx
December 20, 2021


Press & media

The Province
Wyle Baoween: Party leaders missed the mark on racism, bias and inclusivity. Here’s how they can do better
October 20, 2020

Vancouver Sun
Wyle Baoween: Why does it take an incident to trigger a broader conversation of racism in our society?
September 27, 2019
Forbes
Starbucks’ Day Of Racial Bias Training: 5 Critical Factors Determine Whether Its Impact Will Last
May 29, 2018

Financial Post
Trump’s US border ban, strictly condemned at home, abroad
January 11, 2017
Toronto Star
Bill C-51 damages Canada’s economy. It must be scrapped
December 11, 2016
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