Employee support, Management tips
Six advantages of linguistic diversity in the workplace.
Did you know there are currently hundreds of languages spoken in Canada and the US? In 2015, the United States Census Bureau estimated that at...
Employee support, Management tips, Personal life
What it really means to be an ally.
June 2020 has been a rollercoaster of emotions. With police brutality, systemic racism, gender discrimination, and LGBTQ+ rights on top of everyone’s minds, you might...
Employee support, Management tips
Addressing Racial Bias and Discrimination in the Workplace
By Tomee Sojourner-Campbell, Development, Equity, and Anti-Racism Consultant “When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard nor welcomed, but when we...
Management tips
Five trends that will define corporate social responsibility in 2020.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has always been a big deal at LifeSpeak. We pride ourselves on being purpose-driven in every aspect of our business, from...
Employee support, Health and wellness, Management tips, Personal life
Investing in employee mental health boosts the bottom line, Deloitte study finds.
What is one way to increase profits? Decrease expenses, right? That generally holds true, but it’s not the case when it comes to employee mental...
Employee support, Health and wellness, Management tips
5 ways to help your staff avoid burnout.
We’re approaching an extremely hectic time of year. The stress of back-to-school has finally settled, but now the holidays are just around the corner. Of...
Management tips
Can personality tests be used to improve diversity?
Introvert or extrovert? Cats or dogs? Tea or coffee? We love categorizing ourselves and each other. Doing so can help us figure out who we’re...
Employee support, Health and wellness, Management tips
10 tips to make sure your remote workers don't feel isolated.
What defines the “workplace” has evolved dramatically in the past few years. Not only have our jobs changed, but where, when, and how we work...
Employee support, Management tips
If you aren’t letting your staff work flexibly, you need to start now.
If you were on the phone right now with a friend and they told you “I’m at work”, what would you imagine their surroundings looked...
Employee support, Management tips
Be aware: bigotry in the workplace can have long term effects on employee mental health.
At this point, everybody knows prioritizing inclusion is a worthwhile endeavor for any organization. Diversity initiatives are becoming indispensable across the board, from Fortune 500...
Employee support, Management tips
Ask the Expert: Michael Bach on workplace diversity and inclusion
Diversity and inclusion aren't buzz words — they're essential to any organization that hopes to thrive in the 21st century. An increasing number of studies...
Employee support, Health and wellness, Management tips, Personal life
Our Mental Health Marathon was phenomenal!
On May 8th and 9th 2019, as part of our LifeSpeak15 anniversary give-back program, we ran our first ever “Mental Health Marathon” as a way for...