19Dec

2024 Year Wrap Up

December 19, 2024 Contractor 204

As 2024 draws to a close, we at Pride at Work Canada are taking a moment to reflect on a remarkable year filled with growth, connection, and advocacy. This year, we traveled across the country, uniting communities and partners for meaningful discussions on creating more inclusive workplaces. From coast to coast to coast, we’ve supported employers and employees across the private, public, and non-profit sectors in fostering safer spaces that recognize and celebrate the talents of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Here are some of our 2024 Highlights: We visited nine cities and hosted 20 in-person events, bringing together communities members and allies! Our...

05Dec

How to Ask Your Employer for Training and Development Opportunities

December 5, 2024 Contractor 155

Image from The Gender Spectrum Collection. Requesting training and development opportunities from your employer can be a game-changer for your career. Whether you’re aiming to upskill, enhance your leadership abilities, or broaden your knowledge in areas like diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), seeking support for professional growth can unlock new doors. Follow these five steps to confidently make your case: 1. Assess Your Professional Development Needs Start by identifying your areas for growth. Are you looking to improve technical skills or focus on leadership development? Perhaps you want to deepen your expertise in DEI initiatives. A clear understanding of your...

28Nov

Solidarity with the Revolutionary Movement in Iran – Women, Life, Freedom

November 28, 2022 Contractor 275

Pride at Work Canada stands in solidarity with the brave women in Iran who are leading a revolutionary movement and fighting for their basic human rights and liberation. This movement has been sparked by the murder of 22-year-old Iranian-Kurdish woman, Mahsa Jina Amini, by Iran’s “morality police” after she was arrested for allegedly not wearing her hijab (head scarf) correctly. Since the tragic death of Amini, brave protestors have been peacefully demonstrating to demand for the fall of the repressive regime of Iran, the Islamic Republic. This is a mass intersectional revolutionary movement that includes women, youth, LGBTQIA+ communities, ethnic...