This no-nonsense run-down of 11 forms of unconscious bias is a helpful reference. Check yourself first, then action these recommended tactics to interrupt harmful bias. catalyst.org/2020/01/02/int… via CatalystInc

If the stress of this pandemic has begun to subside, now could be the time to strengthen your résumé. This list of online resources and virtual events offer a few ideas as a starting point: fastcompany.com/90482602/5-way…

Empty malls into mixed-use community-centred housing? Interesting. “Normal is a distant memory amidst a massive wholesale shift in commercial real estate.", says housing advocate Brian Lake. "Transforming empty commercial buildings is a “moral imperative.” bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

An insightful conversation with @DYLOTT_ founder Candies Kotchapaw on the ways the pandemic has affected her organization’s mission to cultivate Black youth leadership and change the socio-economic outlook for marginalized communities: womenofinfluence.ca/2020/06/29/a-c…

Young people everywhere are being negatively impacted by the pandemic. From education & skills development to career opportunities, recovery will require critical investments in youth: weforum.org/agenda/2020/07… via World Economic Forum

A fascinating and highly relevant examination of gender, care work, and city planning. This piece excerpts Lelly Kurniawati’s new book, and challenges us to reimagine urban infrastructure created for those in the margins: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

As the fight against COVID-19 continues, this profile offers a timely reminder of who's in charge. The very dedicated Dr. Dr. Vera Etches has been bravely leading Ottawa through a very uncertain time. Thank you! ottawamagazine.com/people-and-pla…

For girls and young women who might be "dreaming with ambition", how about this for a future you can see?! 😉

As employers contemplate the future of work, they must examine how the pandemic has impacted long-held assumptions about how they operate. From talent management to office space, companies would be wise consider these 4 steps moving forward: mckinsey.com/business-funct…

Looking to become a better ally? On the continuum from apathy to advocacy, "First, just listen"...then learn. But it doesn't stop there - to disrupt the status quo, informed action is the necessary next step. hbr.org/2018/10/how-me…

"The social impact of this discipline... will continue to be the guiding force in the experimentation that informs my practice." An inspiring perspective from Sir David Adjaye, winner of the Royal Institute of British Architects Royal Gold Medal for Architecture. archpaper.com/2020/09/david-…

The #WFH experiment continues - and it’s increasingly clear the future of work is not one size fits all. Read on and discover who might be benefitting or maybe falling behind: theguardian.com/business/2020/…

According to Statistics Canada, women lost twice as many jobs or hours as men during this pandemic. Experts warn that without government intervention, the disproportionate impact on women could be permanent: thestar.com/amp/business/2…

This was fun! Just wrapped this afternoon's RPIC-IBIC presentation on the importance of taking an organizational development approach when adapting a CRE model in the public sector. #CRE #RPICIBIC #RealProperty #FederalPublicSector #OrganizationalDevelopment

In Corporate Real Estate (CRE) management agility and client relationships are key when organizing teams. Depending on the sector or business, there are many ways to align behind your organization's strategies & goals. serraview.com/crm-key-cre-te…

A study from the CREW Network shows a “sobering picture of stagnation.” Will this lack of progress motivate organizations to take action and make gender and racial diversity a priority? therealdeal.com/2020/09/03/cre… via The Real Deal

Check out this list of nine reasons why our cities need more trees. Yes please! greenblue.com/gb/9-reasons-o…

"Building a diverse and inclusive company isn’t like turning on a light switch." Now is no time to let gender, #diversity and #inclusion initiatives fall away. Instead, organizational leaders can focus on these 5 things starting today: leadingwomen.biz/blog/from-one-…

Interesting career insight for four segments facing the most significant challenges as the world of work changes - including ways to reskill, upskill, and position for success in a rapidly evolving new economy: strategy-business.com/article/Career… #EconomicImpact #NewNormal #Pandemic

For #IWD2021, I #ChoosetoChallenge you to actively prevent girls from "losing their voice" by being conscious of your impact. Reject societal expectations placed on girls, flag media pressures, and most of all, watch your own talk when in their presence. fastcompany.com/3041179/how-we…