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| + | <big>Resilience at Work:</big> | ||
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| + | <big>Join Our Book Club Discussion on ‘How to be Resilient in your Career: Facing up to Barriers at Work’ by Dr. Helen Ofosu</big> | ||
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| + | <big>Join us for an engaging conversation with Canadian author, Dr. Helen Ofosu on her latest book, “How to be Resilient in your Career: Facing up to Barriers at Work.” Hosted by the Diversity and Inclusion Office Section Head Samantha Moonsammy and Acting Director, Director General Materiel Systems and Supply Chain, Rob Mason. Join us as we discuss this work and explore its profound relevance to our goal of cultivating resilience, harmony, and psychological safety in the workplace. Let’s read and learn together direct from</big> | ||
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| + | <big>Dr. Ofosu as she guides us in the transformative Book Club discussion.</big> | ||
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| + | <big>“How to be Resilient in your Career: Facing up to Barriers at Work” is a comprehensive guide that provides essential career advice for navigating challenging workplace experiences such as harassment, imposter syndrome, toxic environments, and discrimination. Drawing on two decades of experience in talent acquisition and career coaching, Dr. Ofosu offers practical insights and strategies to overcome these obstacles while also providing valuable perspectives from the employer's standpoint. This invaluable resource is presented with nuance and depth, making it an essential read for professionals seeking to build and sustain a resilient career. This book will be useful for all individuals at various stages of their careers will find this book to be an indispensable guide for addressing complex career issues with confidence and clarity.</big> | ||
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| + | <big>Inclusion means everyone, always. By coming together to discuss “How to be Resilient in your Career: Facing up to Barriers at Work,” we intentionally carve out space and time to explore practical ways to cultivate psychological safety and belongingness in the workplace.</big> | ||
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| + | <big>During the book club meeting, we will engage in lively discussions, exchange knowledge, and draw inspiration from the book’s lessons. Together, we will discover how we can foster collaboration and create an inclusive work environment where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued.</big> | ||
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| + | <big>Join us on April 11 forthis enriching and timely event, to bring your authentic and unique perspectives and insights, and to contribute to the collective growth and advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Federal Public Service.</big> | ||
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| + | <big>Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024</big> | ||
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| + | <big>Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET</big> | ||
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| + | <big>Link to join: <nowiki>https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:meeting_ZWEzNzljNDgtNTk3Yy00N2IwLTkyODktNjJiZTNkMGM5NTMy@thread.v2/0?context=%7B%22Tid%22:%22325b4494-1587-40d5-bb31-8b660b7f1038%22,%22Oid%22:%22905de883-ee9c-42a6-bfee-cc866f97f03e%22%7D</nowiki></big> | ||
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| + | <big>About the Diversity and Inclusion Book Club</big> | ||
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| + | <big>Together we will read 6 books a year and explore the following questions:</big> | ||
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| + | * <big>What challenged you in the book?</big> | ||
| + | * <big>What did you enjoy about the book?</big> | ||
| + | * <big>And, how do you relate what you read to our organization?</big> | ||
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| + | <big>Everyone is welcome to join The Book Club. A Book Club creates an intentional space and time to discuss topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. We look forward to including you in our Book Club! Inclusions means everyone, always.</big> | ||
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| + | <big>Our next books are:</big> | ||
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| + | * <big>June 6, 2024 - Birds of All Feathers Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right</big> | ||
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| + | <big>with author Michael Bach</big> | ||
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| + | * <big>October 3, 2024 - 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act</big> | ||
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| + | <big>with author Bob Joseph</big> | ||
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| + | <big>To join the Book Club and make suggestions for future book club reads, fill out the form here:</big> | ||
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| + | <big>[[/forms.office.com/r/tuZwz0Dp50|https://forms.office.com/r/tuZwz0Dp50]]</big> | ||
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Revision as of 10:23, 15 March 2024
Resilience at Work:
Join Our Book Club Discussion on ‘How to be Resilient in your Career: Facing up to Barriers at Work’ by Dr. Helen Ofosu
Join us for an engaging conversation with Canadian author, Dr. Helen Ofosu on her latest book, “How to be Resilient in your Career: Facing up to Barriers at Work.” Hosted by the Diversity and Inclusion Office Section Head Samantha Moonsammy and Acting Director, Director General Materiel Systems and Supply Chain, Rob Mason. Join us as we discuss this work and explore its profound relevance to our goal of cultivating resilience, harmony, and psychological safety in the workplace. Let’s read and learn together direct from
Dr. Ofosu as she guides us in the transformative Book Club discussion.
“How to be Resilient in your Career: Facing up to Barriers at Work” is a comprehensive guide that provides essential career advice for navigating challenging workplace experiences such as harassment, imposter syndrome, toxic environments, and discrimination. Drawing on two decades of experience in talent acquisition and career coaching, Dr. Ofosu offers practical insights and strategies to overcome these obstacles while also providing valuable perspectives from the employer's standpoint. This invaluable resource is presented with nuance and depth, making it an essential read for professionals seeking to build and sustain a resilient career. This book will be useful for all individuals at various stages of their careers will find this book to be an indispensable guide for addressing complex career issues with confidence and clarity.
Inclusion means everyone, always. By coming together to discuss “How to be Resilient in your Career: Facing up to Barriers at Work,” we intentionally carve out space and time to explore practical ways to cultivate psychological safety and belongingness in the workplace.
During the book club meeting, we will engage in lively discussions, exchange knowledge, and draw inspiration from the book’s lessons. Together, we will discover how we can foster collaboration and create an inclusive work environment where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued.
Join us on April 11 forthis enriching and timely event, to bring your authentic and unique perspectives and insights, and to contribute to the collective growth and advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Federal Public Service.
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Link to join: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:meeting_ZWEzNzljNDgtNTk3Yy00N2IwLTkyODktNjJiZTNkMGM5NTMy@thread.v2/0?context=%7B%22Tid%22:%22325b4494-1587-40d5-bb31-8b660b7f1038%22,%22Oid%22:%22905de883-ee9c-42a6-bfee-cc866f97f03e%22%7D
About the Diversity and Inclusion Book Club
Together we will read 6 books a year and explore the following questions:
- What challenged you in the book?
- What did you enjoy about the book?
- And, how do you relate what you read to our organization?
Everyone is welcome to join The Book Club. A Book Club creates an intentional space and time to discuss topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. We look forward to including you in our Book Club! Inclusions means everyone, always.
Our next books are:
- June 6, 2024 - Birds of All Feathers Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right
with author Michael Bach
- October 3, 2024 - 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act
with author Bob Joseph
To join the Book Club and make suggestions for future book club reads, fill out the form here:
https://forms.office.com/r/tuZwz0Dp50
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