A Case for Microaggressions Policies
Rebecca Meharchand In the past several years, microaggressions have gained more and more attention as small, sometimes isolated (and sometimes repeated) forms of discrimination that people of colour and 2SLGBTQ+…
Implementing an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Policy
At the heart of implementing an EDI policy is developing an organizational understanding of your employee population and identifying any barriers to equity, diversity and inclusion that may exist.
Black History Month: The Honourable Donald H. Oliver, Q.C.
By: Karina Pogosyan February is a Black History Month in Canada. To celebrate, SWL is highlighting the lives and achievements of some notable Black Canadians and their contributions to fostering…
Best Practices for Equitable Hiring
This Black History Month, SWL is focusing on concrete, proactive steps that employers can take to create and maintain an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. A great place to start is ensuring that your company has equitable hiring practices. This is an integral part of recruiting diverse, qualified candidates, and ensuring that your workplace is a welcoming environment.