04/18/24

Dr. Saska joins Paul and Will to discuss the importance of DEI in the tech industry, the threat AI algorithmic bias poses to DEI efforts, and mainstream backlash.

03/28/24

Despite the rise in female leadership within Corporate Canada, many women leaders are leaving. Dr. Saska encourages companies to go beyond initial recruitment efforts and address the deeper issues of support and retention.

02/02/24

Is the requirement for employers to include salary ranges on all public job postings the veritable silver bullet so many deem it to be? Dr. Saska shares her cautious optimism with The Kit in light of new Ontario legislation.

07/05/23

With the influx of immigrants to Canada, there will be many new faces and cultures in the workplace. Dr. Saska gives some insights on the benefits and what employers should know about hiring and supporting newcomers at work.

05/30/23

Workplace wellness programs often fail to meet the diverse needs of employees. Dr. Saska emphasizes the importance of addressing systemic issues and adopting a collective approach to well-being in the workplace.

04/16/23

Is the four-day workweek really the one-size-fits-all reset we need? Or does “forced flexibility” for only a portion of working women have the potential to deepen inequity? Dr. Sarah Saska weighs in.

03/29/23

Dr. Saska spoke with Tara Deschamps of The Canadian Press about why companies are not making religious issues as much of a priority as gender, as an example, and how companies can tangibly support Muslim team members.

03/12/23

Dr. Saska spoke with Déjà Leonard for the Globe's Weekly Careers Newsletter about the consequences of using a “last in, first out” approach.

03/08/23

What if “women supporting women” was a real, tangible, and invaluable way to thrive in your career? Dr. Sarah Saska explores this rich possibility with Avery Francis and Shavonne Hasfal-McIntosh.

02/24/23

Dr. Saska guides us through the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) considerations when it comes to generative AI and the risk of bias in the machine.

12/06/22

Dr. Saska spoke with Saira Peesker about how to create a successful, worthwhile holiday gathering as more organizations plan for in-person interaction.

11/11/22

Did you know new research shows that 1 in 10 women leave the workforce because of menopause? Dr. Saska speaks with Sarah Laing of The Kit about the intersection of ageism and sexism, the general ignorance around menopause, and how to bring it to leadership's attention.

10/28/22

Dr. Saska discusses Hockey Canada's biggest mistakes following the troubling revelations with Keri Adams and Jason Pires and outlines an effective game plan moving forward.

09/27/22

Dr. Saska speaks with John Dujay about the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a statutory holiday and how people can honour and reflect on the country’s troubling past.

09/12/22

The Queen's death brought up a lot of complicated feelings about Britain's colonial past and present. Dr. Saska shares some thoughts with Colton Praill about the importance of telling human stories in all of their complexity.

08/23/22

Dr. Saska shares some thoughts about the "ebbs and flows" of DEI efforts with Shellene Drakes-Tull. Indeed, too many strategies are not built with longevity in mind or owned by the entire group. And they're certainly not prioritized during economic instability.

06/27/22

Dr. Saska and Keith Plummer share with Victoria Christie ways workplaces can provide support, guidance, and understanding to their teams in a post-Roe world.

06/21/22

Dr. Saska and Steph Rebello speak with Tara Deschamps about experiencing burnout in under-resourced, surface-level corporate DEI. Indeed, being the lone expert on a complicated topic meant to transform every corner of a company is difficult.

04/27/22

Dr. Saska spoke with Ian White about zero tolerance policies, due process, and how "blaming and shaming" doesn't encourage people to be better. Indeed, it's important to afford people space to learn and grow. No one's perfect!

04/19/22

People’s overlapping identities and lived experiences can complicate their relationship to prejudice and oppression. Dr. Saska explains to Déjà Leonard how organizations can support those most marginalized in the workplace.

04/18/22

Dr. Saska shares tips with Amber Mac and Michael B on how to "get outside of ourselves" to be accessible and inclusive on social media. Skip to 23:20 to engage with these tips!

04/15/22

Dr. Saska shares with Sarah Laing the importance of carefully crafting a period leave policy by considering menstrual discrimination, benevolent sexism, and disclosure.

04/5/22

Dr. Saska and KT Venti explain to Victoria Christie that "professional" office attire leaves many women and nonbinary folks feeling ostracized as it is often coded in racist, sexist, ableist, sizeist, and classist ideologies.

03/08/22

Dr. Saska speaks with Justin Crann about how the Request For Proposal (RFP) process is antithetical to equity-centric principles and often creates hurdles for business owners experiencing marginalization.

02/02/22

Dr. Saska shares with Sarah Laing why carefully constructed dress codes are really important in workplaces. Indeed, the absence of official guidelines can cause more problems than you'd think.

11/07/21

Dr. Saska explains to John Dujay how workplaces can more inclusively plan for the holiday season by auditing the Christmas party budget, implementing flexible time off policies, and considering non-normative experiences, as examples.

10/02/21

Dr. Saska joins Oren Jacobson, Vlad Khaykin, and Lisa Moving for a discussion led by Tema Smith.

09/11/21

Dr. Saska explains to Vawn Himmelsbach how unconscious bias can be found throughout the lifecycle of a vehicle; from product design, to sales and marketing, to the customer experience at the dealership. The results range from offensive, disappointing, to dangerous (when you're not the normative default.)

08/27/20

Dr. Saska and Keith Plummer lead a webinar on how leaders can create a more inclusive culture for non-binary team members through building a shared language and designing inclusive benefits, as examples.

01/16/20

Dr. Saska participates in a panel moderated by Sean Silcoff alongside Damien Hooper-Campbell, Danny Guillory, and Annie Jean-Baptiste.

01/30/18

Dr. Saska gives a talk in Toronto where she argues that it's up to us to guide technology and the disruption that comes with it through the decisions we make on a daily basis as citizens, consumers, and investors.