504 The long game: Alternative ways to entrench diversity & inclusion in the workplace
Repeatedly, we hear the terms diversity and inclusion (D&I) thrown around within the context of initiatives to be undertaken within organizations to i...
Diversonomics
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Diversonomics takes an in-depth look into the various diversity initiatives shaping the legal industry in Canada, the U.K., and around the world. Presented by Gowling WLG, the podcast features a discussion by leading industry figures at the forefront of a push to make the profession of law more welcoming, inclusive and diverse. CPD Accredited EDI LogoMany of these podcasts contain Equality & Inclusion Professionalism (EDI) credits toward the mandatory CPD requirements of the Law Society of Ontario (subject to the overall limit of 6 hours per year for viewing archived video programs). This organization has been approved as an Accredited Provider of Professionalism Content by the Law Society of Ontario.
502 Holding space: A new era of mindfulness in Indigenous allyship
Sometimes, doing the right thing is not always easy… and for many people, becoming an ally to a marginalized or systematically oppressed population is...
503 Solving for X: The problematic advancement equation for Black people in the workplace
How do we achieve a justice system that provides equal and fair representation without discrimination, especially for Black people and people of colou...
501 Under pressure: Tackling systemic racism in Indigenous communities & beyond
Joyce Echaquan. Eishia Hudson. Regis Korchinski-Paquet. With so many traumatic and high profile incidents involving Indigenous peoples occurring acros...
406 The WE Empower Program: Encouraging organizations to become signatories of Women’s Empowerment Principles
Established in 2018, and set to conclude at the end of 2020, the WE Empower Program is a joint initiative between UN Women, the International Labour O...
405 Forging ahead: Promoting equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace
Picking up on episode 4’s theme, there are a number of challenges when it comes to how organizations can meaningfully instigate and encourage movement...
404 Moving the needle: Key barriers to embedding diversity and inclusion within an organization
From misunderstood expectations to lack of buy-in on the value of diversity, there are a number of challenges and obstacles facing leaders who want eq...
403 Partnership admission: Addressing the risk of unconscious gender bias
In 2018, Gowling WLG Canada embarked on its three-year Clients First: Strategic Plan. One of the goals of the comprehensive plan is to have a partners...
402 Disability and inclusion: The challenges of access and finding meaningful employment
According to the World Health Organization, “disability” is an umbrella term that covers various physical, medical and mental impairments that may lim...
401 The truth about reconciliation: Bridging the gap between the Indigenous and the law
The restoration of friendly relations – that is how many people would define the term “reconciliation.” However, when it comes to reconciliation in th...