Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Highlights from a FACCNE webinar on diversity and inclusion, May 2021 The primary source of stress for workers is not long hours — it is tasks that are not well suited to their skills and the time and resources managers provide. Being more conscious of how individuals are present at work is essential to lowering stress and […]

“A wise man apportions his beliefs to the evidence.” ― David Hume They say that when we fall in love, we don’t need to explain. They also say that “anyone who falls in love is searching for the missing pieces of themselves.” We have fallen hard for the term and concept of equity — as in Diversity,

If all of the kings had their queens on the throne, we would pop champagne and raise a toast. To all of the queens who are fighting alone, baby, you’re not dancin’ on your own. Can’t live without me, you wanna’ but you can’t, no, no, no. Think it’s funny, but honey, can’t run this

A narrow perception of reality impairs our ability to appreciate diverse perspectives. Here’s how to broaden your human horizon. Our world is both less diverse and more monotonous. We live in smaller circles and join online echo chambers that confirm our worldviews. A narrower perception of reality impairs our ability to appreciate the perspectives —

Opportunity: How can we harness greater freelance participation to drive more diversity into the workforce as it is being reshaped? “Never in human history have there been more options for people to work the way they want. The platform economy is a true democratizing agent in the global space. Unfortunately, entire swaths of individuals are missing

As children we ask “why” instinctively, but as adults we tend to lose this gift. We become complacent as we accept the rules of the game given us by society and the rules we internalized for ourselves. We rely on and become addicted to games and systems that play to our strengths, and the systems

Constant danger. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition (only) in case of success. – Ad placed by Sir Ernest Shackleton seeking a team of men to join him on his expedition to make the first crossing of the Antarctic.[1] When classical music performances were suspended until summer 2021, Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Conductor Benjamin Zander

A few months ago we moved to a different world-with other rules, tools, and norms. We will transition again as economies re-open, hybrid models emerge, and healthcare options improve for COVID-19. For centuries, private and public sector expatriates have practiced adaptation every time they moved to a different country. They learned to live in the