Podcasts by Diversonomics

A Discussion with Rawlson King: Exploring Ottawa’s Anti-Racism Strategy and the Importance of Civic Engagement from 2023-02-01T13:49:36

We are excited to share that Diversonomics is back with our hosts Phedely Ariste and Gladys Osien.

In the first episode of this season, Listen

The importance of intentionally claiming your agency from 2022-02-22T04:30

After a brief hiatus, we’re excited to share that Diversonomics is back . On the premiere episode of season six, Gladys and Phedely are in conversation with Raphael Tachie, current president of ...

504 The long game: Alternative ways to entrench diversity&inclusion in the workplace from 2020-12-21T03:20:30

Repeatedly, we hear the terms diversity and inclusion (D&I) thrown around within the context of initiatives to be undertaken within organizations to improve work culture and client service. Neve...

502 Holding space: A new era of mindfulness in Indigenous allyship from 2020-12-03T18:37:24

Sometimes, doing the right thing is not always easy… and for many people, becoming an ally to a marginalized or systematically oppressed population is just that – the right thing, but far from e...

503 Solving for X: The problematic advancement equation for Black people in the workplace from 2020-11-26T22:56:46

How do we achieve a justice system that provides equal and fair representation without discrimination, especially for Black people and people of colour? Some might say that one way to get to a j...

501 Under pressure: Tackling systemic racism in Indigenous communities&beyond from 2020-11-26T14:44:12

Joyce Echaquan. Eishia Hudson. Regis Korchinski-Paquet. With so many traumatic and high profile incidents involving Indigenous peoples occurring across Canada, now more than ever, all eyes are o...

406 The WE Empower Program: Encouraging organizations to become signatories of Women’s Empowerment Principles from 2019-12-09T20:03:57

Established in 2018, and set to conclude at the end of 2020, the WE Empower Program is a joint initiative between UN Women, the International Labour Organization and the European Union.

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405 Forging ahead: Promoting equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace from 2019-12-02T17:09:49

Picking up on episode 4’s theme, there are a number of challenges when it comes to how organizations can meaningfully instigate and encourage movement on the equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI...

404 Moving the needle: Key barriers to embedding diversity and inclusion within an organization from 2019-11-18T14:48:01

From misunderstood expectations to lack of buy-in on the value of diversity, there are a number of challenges and obstacles facing leaders who want equity, diversity and inclusion to really thri...

403 Partnership admission: Addressing the risk of unconscious gender bias from 2019-11-04T21:06:08

In 2018, Gowling WLG Canada embarked on its three-year Clients First: Strategic Plan. One of the goals of the comprehensive plan is to have a partnership that is one-third female by January 1, 2...

402 Disability and inclusion: The challenges of access and finding meaningful employment from 2019-10-28T20:53:14

According to the World Health Organization, “disability” is an umbrella term that covers various physical, medical and mental impairments that may limit one’s ability to participate in daily act...

401 The truth about reconciliation: Bridging the gap between the Indigenous and the law from 2019-10-15T04:00

The restoration of friendly relations – that is how many people would define the term “reconciliation.” However, when it comes to reconciliation in the context of Indigenous people and the legal...

306 Making an ally: How to capitalize on your discomfort zone from 2018-12-04T05:00

Allyship isn’t always a walk in the park. Have you ever wanted to be an ally to someone or to a group but feared infringing on or taking up space in that particular marginalized community? How d...

305 The long game: Putting ongoing D&I goals into action from 2018-11-20T05:00

From unconscious bias to inclusive language, there will always be work to do when it comes to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Are you or your organization looking to start a diversity ...

304 To affinity&beyond: Managing diversity&inclusion in the workplace from 2018-11-06T05:00

When one thinks of traditional roles within a law firm or within other organizations, the role of diversity & inclusion manager is not usually top of mind — but it should be. In fact, Gowling WL...

303 True inclusion: Is treating everyone the same a help or a hindrance? from 2018-10-23T13:05:49

What is true inclusion? We all have a general understanding of what it means to us, subjectively — but does treating people how we want to be treated actually equate to being inclusive? The answ...

302 Mask off: The importance of mental health first aid from 2018-10-09T04:00

Health isn't really just about your physical health — it encompasses many components. It's how we are doing physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively. The goal of being healthy is to mai...

301 The paradox of manning up: A deep dive into unconscious bias from 2018-09-25T14:05:28

Arguably, one of the big challenges when it comes to the subject of diversity and inclusion, is that men often think D&I doesn’t affect them positively or paint them in a good light. The reality...

206 Trans-forming the norm: Gender identity in the legal profession from 2017-11-14T05:00

When it comes to transgender employees in the workplace, should we rely on policies to dictate a firm’s culture or vice versa? We sat down with Clare Fielding, a trans-person and partner at Town...

205 Re-training the brain (Pt 2): Employee-employer dynamics when dealing with concussion from 2017-10-31T04:00

In part 1, we spoke with Gowling WLG lawyer Jane Clark about her return to work process post-concussion. In part 2, host Roberto Aburto sits down with his wife Carrie-Anne Bourassa, a civil litigat...

204 Re-training the brain (Pt 1): The road to work after concussion from 2017-10-17T04:00

Sometimes the worst part about sustaining an injury is the recovery process that follows. When an employee becomes concussed, the road to return to work can be incredibly trying and strenuous. O...

203 A seat at the table: It’s time for women to get on boards from 2017-10-03T05:00

The glass ceiling is real and many women are finding it hard to fight against the perception that there simply aren’t enough qualified women to fill senior positions and sit on boards. We caught...

202 Access granted: Leveraging corporate social responsibility through legal social mobility from 2017-09-19T04:00

There exists a direct correlation between accessibility and social inequality that often goes unaddressed. In today’s episode, special guest Barry Matthews, Director of Legal Affairs at ITV in t...

201 Coming attractions: A sneak peek at season 2 of Diversonomics from 2017-09-05T04:00

We are very excited about the season ahead — so much so that we couldn't wait to showcase some of the awesome things diversity champions around the world are doing. From corporate social respons...

006 Why your firm should undergo unconscious bias training from 2016-12-14T15:21:53

For the final episode of Season 1 of Diversonomics, host Roberto Aburto speaks to Carolyn Lawrence, gender leader, inclusion & diversity at Deloitte. She explains why more and more law ...

005 Building a better workforce through inclusive recruitment from 2016-12-07T14:31:37

For episode five of Diversonomics co-hosts Roberto Aberto and Sarah Willis interview Cristie Sutherland, the Director of Student and Associate Programs in Gowling WLG's Calgary office. ...

004 Overcoming bias in the legal profession from 2016-11-30T16:13:10

In this episode, Neena Gupta, co-chair of Gowling WLG Canada’s National Diversity and Inclusion Council, shares how her experiences with unconscious bias as a young associate motivated her to ch...

003 Fostering inclusion in a global firm from 2016-11-23T14:44:48

In episode three of Diversonomics, co-hosts Roberto Aburto and Sarah Willis interview Lorna Gavin, Gowling WLG U.K.’s head of diversity, inclusion and corporate responsibility. In their...

002 Tackling LGBT inclusion in the workplace from 2016-11-16T14:00

For episode two of Diversonomics, co-hosts Roberto Aberto and Sarah Willis interview Mark Greenburgh, a partner in Gowling WLG's London office. They discuss the exciting new diversity a...

001 Why your firm needs a diversity&inclusion initiative from 2016-11-09T14:46:05

Podcast summary

In the inaugural episode of Diversonomics, co-hosts Roberto Aburto and Sarah Willis introduce listeners to the podcast and discuss their experiences with diversit...