by Jacynta Clayton | Jan 31, 2022 | Career development, Employee stories
“The ‘Meraki Magic’ is real!” For Sammy Brenner, as soon as she joined the team at Cisco Meraki, she knew her life was about to change. From her initial interview, where the people she met “were so real and genuine,” to the office tour which “wowed” her, the whole...
by Jacynta Clayton | Jan 31, 2022 | Career development, Employee stories, Inclusive & anti-discriminatory culture
As a young Sri Lankan immigrant woman, Nisha Thirumurugan is no stranger to challenges. From developing an award-nominated robotic hand to founding a start-up, all while working to pay her way through university, Nisha turned the obstacles she faced into opportunities...
by Jacynta Clayton | Jan 28, 2022 | Articles, Career development, Employee support & safety services, Employee voice & Employee resource groups, Flexible working arrangements, Inclusive & anti-discriminatory culture, Pay equity, Shared caring responsibility, Strategic commitments
Improved parental leave, extended wellbeing benefits, new policies around menopause and domestic violence, as well as more flexible days for employees. These were the DEI trends we predicted for 2021. Were we right? Were we wrong? Were we surprised by something...
by Jacynta Clayton | Jan 27, 2022 | Articles, Career development, Employee support & safety services, Employee voice & Employee resource groups, Flexible working arrangements, Inclusive & anti-discriminatory culture, Strategic commitments
Several forces have shaped the way we’ve worked this last year, understanding the employee experience, the gender-wage gap, and the continued COVID-19 pandemic. It would be nice to believe that 2022 will bring even bigger strides towards raising organizational...
by Jacynta Clayton | Jan 18, 2022 | Employee stories inspiration, Inclusive & anti-discriminatory culture, Shared caring responsibility
When looking for a new role, have you ever been told not to mention your personal or family situation to prospective employers? Interviews can be stressful enough, but being a parent can add an additional layer of anxiety – especially for women in traditionally...