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Topic: Inclusion and Belonging

Engagement at Work – Supervisors and Managers

By andrewwalsh

Engagement at Work – Workers

By andrewwalsh

​​Celebrating Pride

By jenniferquan

June is the start of Pride Season, a time of celebration, advocacy, and solidarity for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community worldwide. However, amidst the global rise of anti-2SLGBTQIA+ sentiment, ensuring workplace psychological safety for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees has never been more crucial. [1] In the face of discrimination and prejudice, employers play a vital role in creating inclusive work environments where … Continued

Three Ways to Promote Inclusive Meetings

By andrewwalsh

Inclusion is an important part of psychological safety within the workplace. An inclusive workplace creates an environment where people can show up as their true selves to work; where employees feel respected, valued, and like they have equal opportunities. Inclusion can involve hiring a diverse workforce, but what about daily interactions and worker experiences? Those … Continued

Five Ways to Foster Belonging In the Workplace

By andrewwalsh

Belonging or the lack thereof is an important part of how people show up in the workplace. People who feel like they belong can bring their true authentic self to work. Belonging also fosters safety, which creates an environment where people experience trust and well-being. Ultimately, if employees feel like they belong in a workplace, … Continued

Using Person-First Language

By jenniferquan

This info sheet is part of our Safety Talk series for those who work in tourism and hospitality, developed in partnership with go2HR. Download a printer-friendly PDF version of this info sheet or watch the video. What is person-first language and why use it?  Using person-first language means that we make our best efforts to use language … Continued

Neurodiversity in the Workplace

By briteweb

In tourism and hospitality, we know the value of equity, diversity, and inclusion to serve our customers better, and make all customer experiences great in BC. Psychological safety includes having a sense of belonging and feeling valued and respected.  Want to learn more about some great foundational ways you as an employer can support Neurodiversity … Continued

​​Recognizing Unconscious Bias

By briteweb

Contributed by: People Working Well Learning Consultants  Do you know that you are biased? You are biased and so am I. In the words of David Rock of the NeuroLeadership Institute, “If you have a brain, you have bias.” 1  The first step in breaking bias is recognizing that we all have it. And it’s … Continued

Communicating Across Cultures

By briteweb

Four Ways to Up Your Communication Game Author: Kristin Bower, HR Consultant  Have you ever had a conversation that left you feeling misunderstood? Maybe you were the one who didn’t understand what the other person was trying to say.   Frustrating, isn’t it?  Communication is hard. When we consider all the things that factor into the … Continued

Addressing Mental Health Stigma – Supervisors and Managers

By briteweb