Our attitudes create our own reality. So much of our daily life is a result of our attitude. Positive people are fun to be with, they empower, encourage, share their feelings of joy and we feel good hanging out with this type of person/people. On the polar opposite, a negative attitude, well, we all know […]
Read MoreAre you happy at Christmas? Why not?
People have asked ….. “Why aren’t you happy at Christmas?” For those who are dealing with a loss, depression and other stresses, frustration at the holidays shopping and buying, sometimes finding ‘joy’ at Christmas seems impossible. From the article by Ray Williams, Psychology Today. “For some people, they get depressed at Christmas and even angry […]
Read MoreDecember 6, 1989
Every year on December 6, I remember, we remember and honor the women of Montreal who were hunted down and murdered by an insecure looser. Using the excuse he had mental health problems fails to address the larger picture of his hatred of women. Let us focus on the women and keep their memories alive […]
Read MoreWorkplace sexual predators, ‘the titans’ are toppling! What about the victims?
The titans of industry, the sexual predators are falling from grace. “Yet another industry titan tumbled from his perch on Wednesday as NBC announced the firing of star Today Show host Matt Lauer for alleged “inappropriate sexual behavior.” As the day wore on, specific allegations against Lauer emerged, including an accusation of sexual assault and reports that he exposed himself […]
Read MoreWhat to do if you are sexually harassed?
Document, document, document! Dates, times, places, who said what to whom, witnesses, any consequences and retribution, is it overt or covert bullying. Our memories fade with time, having documented evidence is worth its weight in gold in establishing your credibility. Check out the HR departments, internal grievance process, Canadian Human Rights Commission, Labour Laws. policies […]
Read MoreSexual-harassment legislation in Canada
Since women joined the workforce they have been subjected to sexual harassment. The power imbalance allowed and often condoned that behavior creating a toxic work environment that was, in many cases traumatic, career ending for the victims. “Sexual harassment and violence is less about sex and more about abuse of power. There are the Harvey […]
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