Month: September 2018

Press release: Fitting in: why corporate Canada needs to talk about covering in the workplace

Press release: Fitting in: why corporate Canada needs to talk about covering in the workplace

In 2017 half of the visible minority population in Canada was comprised of two ethnic groups – South Asian and Chinese – with each group numbering approximately 2 million. Yet job candidates with Asian-named applicants,according to a study…
White paper: “Fitting in at work”: why corporate Canada needs to talk about covering

White paper: “Fitting in at work”: why corporate Canada needs to talk about covering

You’ve probably heard of unconscious bias training, or other diversity and inclusion programs, but what about Covering? Downplaying our differences in order to fit in is called “covering”. Covering is a well-known term in diversity and…
Media Advisory – 7th annual Ascend Canada fall conference 2018

Media Advisory – 7th annual Ascend Canada fall conference 2018

TORONTO [September 10, 2018] – The 7th Annual Ascend Canada Fall Conference 2018 promises to be an exciting day for professionals from all walks of life featuring industry leaders, interactive workshops and panel discussions centered around…