Inclusion

Crayons

Building a Workplace Culture That Embraces Diversity

Posted on by Deirdre Pickerell, PhD 1 Comment
I’ve spoken and written about the benefits of diversity for years and on six continents. However, as the adage goes, “we teach what we need to learn” and I’m definitely still learning. This year I’ve had the privilege of co-leading a research team to learn from internationally-trained professionals themselves about the challenges in the foreign […]... Read More
ShakeHands

Immigrant or Expatriate? There’s a Difference

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Some people think that anybody working in Canada who’s “from away” is an immigrant – but that’s not always the case. However, we rarely think of Canadians working abroad as having emigrated (i.e., left Canada permanently). Instead we consider them expatriates. This is an interesting shift in perspective, with all sorts of career/life implications. Expatriates, […]... Read More
Inclusion

Book Review: The Power of Inclusion

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Title: The Power of Inclusion: Unlock the Potential and Productivity of Your Workforce Authors: Michael C. Hyter and Judith Turnock Rating: 3.5 stars Available: To purchase online and at various book stores. With constantly advancing technology and increasing globalization, employee performance is what distinguishes top performing businesses from the rest. Hyter and Turnock highlight the […]... Read More