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I saw a post online some time ago that said (paraphrased): “Communication can be so strange. You can say: ‘I like waffles,’ and someone will respond, ‘Why do you hate pancakes?’” I have been reminded of this post several times as I encounter people who seem to be speaking at cross-purposes in various discussions about the current diversity, equity, & inclusion backlash.
Bien que nous soyons surtout reconnus pour la conduite et le soutien d’enquêtes ainsi que pour la formation en matière d’enquête, ce qui nous passionne avant tout, chez Rubin Thomlinson, d’améliorer la culture en milieu de travail. L’un des moyens d’y parvenir est d’offrir de la formation sur le respect en milieu de travail (FRMT). Bien que souvent perçues à tort comme de simples formations sur le harcèlement et la discrimination, la FRMT englobe en réalité toute « formation qui apportera [aux travailleurs] l’information suffisante pour favoriser un milieu de travail respectueux »
While we are probably best known for conducting and supporting investigations and providing investigation training, our firm’s passion is elevating workplace culture overall. One of the ways we do that is by facilitating Respectful Workplace Training (RWT) – while often narrowly viewed as harassment and discrimination training, RWT more broadly refers to any “training that will provide [workers] with information intended to help foster a respectful workplace.”
Where does the time go? Federally-regulated organizations surely recall the passing of Bill C-65 which amended the harassment and violence provisions of the Canada Labour Code (“CLC”). They also no doubt recall the accompanying Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations (“Regulations”) that came into effect in January of 2021, and set out more specific requirements for those employers that fall within federal jurisdiction.
While browsing the news, I fell on an opinion piece discussing recent studies that measured personality changes in the aftermath of COVID-19. Unsurprisingly, these studies confirmed that certain personality traits that are essential to interpersonal relationships and social harmony have been declining since the pandemic: …
En parcourant les nouvelles, je suis tombé sur un article d’opinion qui faisait état de récentes études ayant mesuré des changements de personnalité généralisés au lendemain de la COVID-19 . que certains traits de caractères essentiels aux relations interpersonnelles et au maintien de l’harmonie sociale sont en déclin depuis la pandémie : …
Alors que je faisais la queue à l’aéroport, pour passer au contrôle de sécurité, quelqu’un a bousculé la femme et l’enfant qui étaient derrière moi pour passer devant. Frappée par l’indécence (et l’audace) de cet acte irrespectueux, j’ai décidé de faire remarquer discrètement à l’individu en question ce qu’il venait de se passer. En réponse, non seulement a-t-il nié l’acte reproché, mais il a levé le ton et m’a dit de me mêler de mes affaires, sans se gêner de ponctuer le tout de grossièretés. Wow! De quoi élever le manque de respect initial à un tout autre niveau!
I was waiting in a security line at the airport last week when someone brushed past the woman and child behind me to jump the line. I was struck by the rudeness (and boldness) of this act of incivility and so I discretely pointed it out to the offender. They responded by raising their voice, denying the act, and telling me to mind my own business in a fit of profanity. Whew! That took the initial incivility to a whole other level!
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