In Latin quid pro quo literally means “something for something” or “this for that”. In business context, quid pro quo refers to bartering arrangements in forms of trades or exchange. In the workplace, quid pro quo’s legal context refers to hostile work environment or sexual harassment. Quid pro quo harassment…

Bullying, Harassment, and Intergenerational trauma – part 1 — I’ve been on leave for the past few months. It’s been a blessing. I’ve been able to take time for myself, to reflect, and to be completely present for my family. Most importantly it’s been time spent healing from complex trauma. The trauma I am healing from can be traced…

The racist statement above was said to me by a toxic boss. It was a clear message that a Chinese woman approaching her 50’s was not considered for promotions. HBR’s article Ask an Expert: What Should I Do If My Boss Is Gaslighting Me? is on point for describing how…

Unlocking uncomfortable truths, maintaining integrity, finding purpose Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. — Nelson Mandela Every new year I start a new journal. Capturing my thoughts and lived experiences via pen to paper (yes still doing…

Building a successful team requires more than gathering the best people with strong technical skills and relevant experiences. Diversity in our teams and our workplaces should be more than gender, race, age, ethnicity, physical ability; visible characteristics we are born with. Cognitive diversity or neurodiversity should also be a characteristic…

The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted social and economic factors leaving many Canadians unemployed. The national unemployment rate in November was 8.5% …