Can a construction company be intentionally inclusive? Jen-Col says “Yes!”

by marie | Mar 19, 2018 | Build your career, Blog, Hot Off The Press, Employer Best Practices

Jen-Col is serious about building a better future. When you first walk into Jen-Col Construction (Building a better future), I guarantee you will be impressed. The building is a combination of new and old with repurposed recycled wood in different shades throughout...

“I love working here!” Real examples of inclusive workplaces

by marie | Jan 30, 2018 | Leadership and Management, Employer Best Practices, Uncategorized, Blog

Belonging: The antidote to toxicity and the elixir of engagement! Recently I ran a web training session about successfully addressing toxic workplaces. I asked, as I usually do, for any workplace experiences, attendees might like to send me in advance so I could...

How not belonging teaches inclusion

by marie | Nov 20, 2017 | Intercultural Communication, Blog, Hot Off The Press

I’m what they call a 3rd culture kid. I belong to the 17.7% of Canadians who had one or two parents born outside of Canada and grew up learning to bridge different cultures, languages, and worldviews. Let me share with you a few stats about immigrants in Canada and a...