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…
Fall is the season of networking, especially for those in the supplier diversity space. To celebrate, we’re sharing our top tips for getting yourself (and your business) known! Show Up We agree – it’s very easy to click “attend” to an event. The hardest part is actually going! Nerves, a long day, or a stubbed…
What is Neurodiversity? ‘Neurodiversity’ is a term that was coined in the 1990s by Judy Singer, a sociologist with autism. She used it to explain that certain developmental disorders are actually normal variations of the brain. The most common developmental disorders included under this new conception of brain function are ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia,…
The Opportunity for Change How we function in organizations looks different now: we work from home, we work in the office, we work at a coffee shop, or some combination of the three. While there is a lot of excitement around integrating our home and work lives, some changes pose a threat to the way…
Word of the month = accessibility: capable of being used, seen, understood or influenced; adapted for use by people with disabilities. Accessibility is a precursor to inclusion and should always be considered when thinking of DEI/BDJ efforts! Supplier Spotlight F.A.S.T. Rescue is a trusted leader in high-quality, interactive health and safety…
Word of the month = authenticity: true to one’s own personality, spirit, or character. Authenticity is the perfect word to represent the enhancement of ‘DEI’ with ‘belonging, dignity, and justice’. Read our blog to learn more! Supplier Spotlight Micro Assistive Tech Inc. (previously known as MicroComputer Science Centre) is a leading…
Out with the Old, in with the New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are now buzzwords that signal an organization is attentive to the needs of its diverse stakeholders. Yet, as we’ve seen with other buzzwords like ‘sustainability’ and ‘corporate social responsibility’, the widespread use of diversity, equity, and inclusion have led to their dilution…