by Corrie Melanson | Oct 10, 2023 | Blog
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Canada. There is plenty of research to show that hiring a diverse workforce with people of all abilities leads to increased innovation, productivity, meeting and exceeding financial targets, and reduced...
by Corrie Melanson | Sep 19, 2023 | Blog
with Erika Shea, CEO and President, New Dawn Enterprises New Dawn Enterprises in Sydney is one of Canada’s oldest social enterprises and community economic development organizations. New Dawn prides itself on being a learning organization and recognizes that their...
by Corrie Melanson | Aug 22, 2023 | Blog
I recently did one of the most physically demanding hikes of my life, right here in Nova Scotia. At Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, towering 180 m (600 ft.) sea cliffs rise from the Bay of Fundy, while the world’s highest tides lap at their base. I hiked the 51...
by Corrie Melanson | Jul 7, 2023 | Blog
2 Crows Brewing, a brewery in downtown Halifax, is shifting some of the craft brewing industry’s lack of diversity. The industry is dominated by white, cisgender, able-bodied males. The 2 Crows mission statement states that they are “dedicated to creating and...
by Corrie Melanson | Jun 16, 2023 | Blog
How to be an Ally During PRIDE On the outside, PRIDE can appear to be all about the rainbows, celebrating our progress, and acknowledging those who have come before us, who fought for the rights we experience today. This year feels different. From the recent spike...
by Corrie Melanson | May 30, 2023 | Blog
Tips for Inclusive and Accessible Hiring and Recruiting Strategies for recruiting So you’re ready to hire more individuals with disabilities, but how do you find and attract this talent? Sea Change CoLab interviewed Kate Pepler, from the Tare Shop in Dartmouth, NS....
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