WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
MORE THAN YOU THINK.
Gender inequality holds us all back. Even men, working in male-dominated industries, and living on the winning end of the gender equity equation—the sad fact is the pressures, expectations, and preconceptions of “what it means to be a man” hurt men as well.
Where there is hope, though, is in men’s ability to do something about it.
Even men who already know there is a problem—when it comes to equity in the workplace, and the gendered expectations in our lives—may be surprised by this:
The solution to gender inequality will unlock a better life for them too.
WATCH THE RECORDINGS
We want to remove barriers that stop people from thriving in the tech sector. So we’ve made all of the previous What's In It For Me?webinars available to watch for free.
Work shouldn’t stop you from being there for your family.
Learn how parent-friendly workplace polices and practices help you thrive in and out of the office.
Leaky talent pipelines are letting ideal candidates slip between the cracks.
Learn how to how to mend your talent pipelines so you have a thriving company with the best people.
Not all workplaces invite people to be their authentic selves at work
Learn how to create positive, psychologically safe workplace culture so you have a thriving company.
We spend a third of our lives at work and it’s affecting our mental health.
Learn how your workplace can start the conversation and prioritize mental health.
People have changed with the times, but have companies?
Learn how your workplace can remain competitive, retain team members, and strengthen branding by evolving your diversity and inclusion strategies.
Teams guided by inclusive leaders are 17% more higher performing.
Learn the tools and strategies needed to lead inclusively and shape your workplace into a place of equity.
WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE?
Technology represents innovation and future directions, but the tech industry itself needs to grow towards gender equity.
Women especially face barriers in the tech sector, whether in building a career over many years or just breaking in in the first place.
One of the most fundamental barriers: a culture of competition and domination which permeates in male-dominated industries.
Some obstacles are explicit and obvious, but at their most pervasive and impactful, it’s more likely they go unnoticed.
What’s In It For Me? is a series of events and discussions designed to bring awareness and information needed to take the next step towards equality.
This series is funded in part by:
The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.
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BECOMING AN EQUITY LEADER
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Teams guided by inclusive leaders are 17% higher performing and 29% more collaborative. And the impact of inclusivity goes beyond teams — it has a ripple effect across the whole company.
Just a 10% improvement in the perception of inclusion increases work attendance by almost one day a year per team member.
So what makes a leader an inclusive leader?
THE FUTURE OF WORK
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If there's anything these last few years have taught us, it's that the future is difficult to predict, but the need to be forward-looking is urgent.
Work doesn't look the same anymore — remote work is the new norm, and people are leaving their jobs in droves to find companies to match their lifestyle or values.
It's no surprise people have changed with the times, but have companies?
MEN IN MENTAL HEALTH
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Societal expectations have left men particularly worried about speaking about mental health at work, often fearing they will be viewed negatively by peers or even lose their job because of it.
With three in ten employed men reporting always or frequently feeling stressed because of work, it is high time we take a closer look at how we can do better. Prioritizing mental health in the workplace means prioritizing empathy, productivity, and work relationships.
CULTURE OF INCLUSION
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As you walk into work, do you leave a part of yourself at the door?
But not all workplaces invite people to bring their whole selves to work. Your workplace culture will dictate who thriving, who is managing, and who is struggling.
So how can companies shift their culture to the positive and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work? Learn the importance of workplace culture and how we can create positive, psychologically safe workplaces for all.
INSIDE THE LEAKY PIPELINE
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The tech sector is losing a precious resource: diverse talented candidates.
Building an inclusive talent pipeline pays dividends when you have a steady flow of high-quality diverse staff who bring unique skills and perspectives to your team.
So what is causing the cracks in the talent pipeline? Learn the importance of inclusive talent pipelines and how we can mend the leaks to have a thriving company with the right people.
RETURN ON INVOLVEMENT
Working men and women can find it challenging to juggle both work and family life without feeling overwhelmed. Statistics Canada found that fathers working full time or in the private sector were less likely to take parental leave, but parent friendly workplace policies and culture can help employees feel confident to balance their work and family responsibilities.
Our event to explored how companies can create a workplace that supports their staff’s ability to thrive both in and outside of work.