Author Archive | Sylvain

Lest We Forget

Remembrance Day is a solemn occasion to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifices so that we might enjoy our freedom.  In Nova Scotia, Remembrance Day is legislated by the Remembrance Day Act.  The Remembrance Day Act requires all companies to suspend operations, for three full minutes, starting at one minute before eleven o’clock […]

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Diversity and Inclusion – Obligation or Competitive Business Strategy?

Diversity and inclusion are principles which enrich our lives.  But, as I recently told a colleague, diversity is much more than a mere concept or set of obligations.  Most workplaces today include diverse social, economic, ethnic, religious and other cultural backgrounds.  An employee’s diverse background largely frames that employee’s perspective on authority, communication and decision […]

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