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Think gender-based violence outside the workplace doesn’t affect your business? Think again. Here’s my story.
My husband and I decided to go out on the town this past NYE – get dressed up and find somewhere where we could have dinner and dance to live music. I found a great dress, put on the heels for the first time since covid hit, and we were off. The evening was going...
Top 10 things leaders can do to create gender equality in the workplace
Like all great leaders, and as further explained in my book Lead the Change – The Competitive Advantage of Gender Diversity and Inclusion, there are key actions that can be taken now to help improve gender equality in the workplace. Here are a few thoughts to get your...
The Path of Least Resistance
As pointed out in my book Lead the Change – The Competitive Advantage of Gender Diversity and Inclusion - we live in an increasingly culturally diverse country and Canadian businesses must engage all facets of the current workforce that are available to them to...
Benefits to Men on Gender Diversity & Inclusion
Yes, that’s what I said. Benefits to men. Hard to believe a commonly thought of “women’s issue” can be interpreted as benefiting men but it does. Let me explain with just the top four things that come to mind: 1. Safe space to speak up about...
Are Women Inclusive of Each Other?
Photo by Polina Tankilevitch Gender diversity & inclusion in the workplace is about creating a culture where everyone has to be respectful to each other. Often the finger is pointed at men to be more respectful of women. But it’s time to shine a light on women...
What are the Benefits of Gender Equality for Men in the Forest Sector?
photo by Jaymantri The federal government has taken significant leadership on gender equality in Canada in an effort to not only support women but to also improve the Canadian economy. This has generated many conversations around boardroom tables and inspired...
Free Resources
Become a Diverse & Inclusive Organization
You know your organization could do better at meeting a more diverse & inclusive workforce, but how do you present a case to your C-suite that will make them pay attention? Download a free guide that explains how and what to include in your business case. We cover...
Media
CBC Radio Panel Interview on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – January 22, 2025
Diversity programs are being rolled back -- what does it all mean? Link to the interview: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-189-blue-sky/clip/16122932-diversity-programs-rolled-back-mean
Kelly Cooper is awarded the GENDER, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AWARD
This Award was newly added to the CIF-IFC National Awards Program in 2021 and recognizes individuals who make significant, unique, and outstanding contributions to advance gender equity, equality, diversity and inclusion in their community or workplace in the field of...
Free to Grow in Forestry Podcast – Hosted by Kelly Cooper
A podcast working to move #ForestryForward. Today’s forest sector is changing, and many organizations are making strides toward implementing inclusion and diversity measures and recruiting underrepresented groups (such as women, Indigenous peoples, new Canadians,...
Featured Media Appearances
Archive of featured media appearances from 2020-2021 The Fall 2021 edition of BC Forest Professional Cover Story: Moving Forestry Forward: From Awareness to Action By Kelly Cooper, MA Women of Inspiration Finalist 2021 Women's Forest Congress - Blog Women's Forest...
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