Book Club - How to be Resilient in Your Career: Facing Up to Barriers 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
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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 for this 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
Join the meeting
Ensemble, nous lirons 6 livres par an et explorerons les questions suivantes :
- Qu'est-ce qui vous a interpellé dans ce livre ?
- Qu'avez-vous aimé dans ce livre ?
- Et comment faites-vous le lien entre ce que vous lisez et notre organisation ?
Tout le monde est invité à rejoindre le Club de lecture. Un club de lecture crée un espace et un temps intentionnels pour discuter de sujets liés à la diversité, à l'équité et à l'inclusion (DEI) sur le lieu de travail. Nous nous réjouissons de vous inclure dans notre club de lecture ! L’inclusion signifie tout le monde, toujours.
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avec l’auteur Bob Joseph
