--- title: The Trusted Leader Blog | Diversity and Inclusion description: Diversity and Inclusion | Tips, resources, and insights to help leaders create safe, inclusive, and sustainable workplace cultures. --- [Skip to the main content.](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/diversity-and-inclusion#main-content) [![ceo-hs-leadership-network-logo](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/ceo-hs-leadership-network-logo.png?width=387&height=150&name=ceo-hs-leadership-network-logo.png "ceo-hs-leadership-network-logo")](https://www.wsps.ca) [![ceo-hs-leadership-network-logo](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/ceo-hs-leadership-network-logo.png?width=387&height=150&name=ceo-hs-leadership-network-logo.png "ceo-hs-leadership-network-logo")](https://www.wsps.ca) - [Blog Homepage](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader) - Meet Our Authors - [Aaron Marks](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-aaron-marks) - [Andrew Harkness](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-andrew-harkness) - [Anne Cesak](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-anne-cesak) - [Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-dr-bill-howatt) - [Fresh Communications](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-fresh-communications) - [Jeff Linkenbach](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-dr-jeff-linkenbach) - [Louise Bradley](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-louise-bradley) - [Melissa Agnes](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-melissa-agnes) - [Michael Cooper](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-michael-cooper) - [Michel Rodrigue](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-michel-rodrigue) - [Milena Braticevic](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-milena-braticevic) - [Sheldon Kennedy](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-sheldon-kennedy) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu - [Blog Homepage](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader) - Meet Our Authors - [Aaron Marks](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-aaron-marks) - [Andrew Harkness](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-andrew-harkness) - [Anne Cesak](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-anne-cesak) - [Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-dr-bill-howatt) - [Fresh Communications](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-fresh-communications) - [Jeff Linkenbach](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-dr-jeff-linkenbach) - [Louise Bradley](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-louise-bradley) - [Melissa Agnes](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-melissa-agnes) - [Michael Cooper](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-michael-cooper) - [Michel Rodrigue](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-michel-rodrigue) - [Milena Braticevic](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-milena-braticevic) - [Sheldon Kennedy](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-sheldon-kennedy) [Facebook](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/diversity-and-inclusion#0) [Instagram](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/diversity-and-inclusion#0) [Linkedin](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/diversity-and-inclusion#0) [X](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/diversity-and-inclusion#0) [YouTube](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/diversity-and-inclusion#0) [Medium](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/diversity-and-inclusion#0) # The Trusted Leader Blog Welcome to the Trusted Leader Blog: a space for forward-thinking individuals to hear from industry experts on emerging issues. 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With a variety of contributors, the ideas and experiences shared make this a rich resource for creating healthy, psychologically safe, engaged and inclusive workplaces. ### Diversity and Inclusion [![Image of a wooden arrow signs labeled belonging, inclusion, equity, diversity](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/DEI.png?width=900&height=444&name=DEI.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/create-a-diverse-and-inclusive-workplace-to-boost-belonging-and-performance) 3 min read #### [Create A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace to Boost Belonging and Performance](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/create-a-diverse-and-inclusive-workplace-to-boost-belonging-and-performance) ![Picture of Anne Cesak](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Anne Cesak](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/anne-cesak): September 11, 2024 Being your authentic self is becoming a familiar refrain as organizations have started recognizing the benefits of employees being able to be... 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If they have more negative... 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In 2019, Oxford... 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In the last few months, HomeEquity Bank has appeared on... 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However, negative emotions can fester if these situations are not managed properly. The individuals... 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In From Engagement to Retention: DEI’s Impact on the Marketing Profession, a survey by... [Culture](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/culture) [Diversity and Inclusion](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/diversity-and-inclusion) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/where-are-you-on-the-journey-to-becoming-a-diverse-and-inclusive-employer) [![Image of two males and three woman standing in an office room smiling representing diversity](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/blogpost_Have-you-made-the-choice-to-be-an-inclusive-leader.jpg?width=900&height=444&name=blogpost_Have-you-made-the-choice-to-be-an-inclusive-leader.jpg)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/have-you-made-the-choice-to-be-an-inclusive-leader) 3 min read #### [Have You Made the Choice to be an Inclusive Leader?](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/have-you-made-the-choice-to-be-an-inclusive-leader) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/dr-bill-howatt): August 4, 2022 In the CEO Health + Safety Leadership Network white paper, The Role of Leaders in Building Diverse Workplaces, Michael Bach, Founder, and CEO of the... [Diversity and Inclusion](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/diversity-and-inclusion) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/have-you-made-the-choice-to-be-an-inclusive-leader) [![Colourful illustration of women from diverse ethnic backgrounds in celebration of internation women's day](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/international-women-day-illustration.png?width=900&height=444&name=international-women-day-illustration.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/women-returning-to-work) 3 min read #### [How employers can help women returning to work](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/women-returning-to-work) ![Picture of Dr. Bill Howatt and Louise Bradley](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Dr. Bill Howatt and Louise Bradley](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/dr-bill-howatt-louise-bradley): March 5, 2021 Over the past few decades, gender equity in the workplace has come a long way. The pay gap has narrowed (albeit not closed all the way), there are... [Diversity and Inclusion](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/tag/diversity-and-inclusion) [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/women-returning-to-work) #### Subscribe Here! Never miss out on newly released blog posts. Sign-up for email notifications straight to your mailbox. [![WSPS White Logo](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Branding/WSPS_LogoNoTag%20R_REV.png?width=200&height=67&name=WSPS_LogoNoTag%20R_REV.png)](https://www.wsps.ca) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.wsps.ca/about-us/policies/wsps-website-privacy-policy) - [Terms of Use](https://www.wsps.ca/about-us/policies/website-terms-of-use) © 2026 Workplace Safety & Prevention Services. All Rights Reserved. [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/wsps.news)[X](https://twitter.com/WSPS_NEWS)[Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/1368343)[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/WSPSpromo) Return to top