Statues and monuments: Tributes to history or glorification of oppression?

Using the example of statues and monuments commemorating the Confederacy, Dr. Mekala Audain shares concrete ways to dismantle the relics of oppression and inequality that continue to exist in our workplaces. By recognizing protests against monuments are less about physical statues themselves and more about historical and societal context, your organization will be able to better identify your own problematic policies and practices and work towards sustainable change.

What can employers learn from the Sports Leagues?

Ashland Johnson discusses three key takeaways employers can learn from how the sports leagues have addressed recent workers strikes. By proactively educating yourself and your team on social justice issues, your organization will be better equipped to deal with the issues your employees care about.

What can and should Canadian businesses be doing who want to respond to Black Lives Matter and improve the experience of their Black employees?

Michèle Newton shares approaches to addressing Black Lives Matter in the workplace, and explains how responding to the current environment of the movement will help you improve the experience of your Black employees.