Author: Alex Duerksen

Spring has sprung! Canadians from coast to coast are cleaning out their closets. As April showers wash away the snow and sleet, make way for May flowers and new possibilities! With all this talk of “out with the old and in with the new,” we felt like this is a great time to re-introduce ourselves….

We don’t know about you, but this season has been rough for some of us here at IWSCC. As we climb over the everyday hurdles of work life and mental health conditions, Seasonal Affective Disorder creeps in like a shadow. Holiday bills begin to add up. News media has us up in arms. The sun…

The IWSCC is always looking for ways to make Canadian workplaces more inclusive. As an organization that fights to reduce stigma surrounding disabled and Veteran business owners, we know that there can be a lot of bias out there. Like a bad relationship, bias is something that all of us experience, and it can be…

Look, we know you just got out of a long-term relationship with bias. We did too. You probably still need time to heal, but we feel this special connection between us. All good relationships are built on a foundation of shared values, like how we both appreciate that Canada has so many incredible support organizations…

The turn of a new year is always a chance for change, for growth, and for new beginnings. Take pride in your achievements, forgive yourself for your struggles, and get ready for the new opportunities waiting for you. To start the year off, here are some of our thoughts on how the supplier diversity world…

Last month we took time to highlight What We Love About Our Veteran Suppliers. This holiday season, and in honor of the International Day of Persons With Disabilities, we wanted to highlight the disabled suppliers we have the privilege to work with. We’re excited to share some qualities that we love about our disabled suppliers!…

October is National Depression Education & Awareness Month. This month’s goal is to raise awareness of mental health struggles and the importance of mental health screening. The purpose of education and awareness is to make it easier to help ourselves and those in need. While tactics and techniques are useful, one place we can start…

In honour of the women and men that serve or have served our country in the Canadian military, we want to highlight some of what makes these people so special. Over the years of working with our certified Veteran suppliers, we’ve come to really respect and appreciate the common traits they share. Compassion Despite the…