Now more than ever, gender equality in the workplace is top of mind for many: whether you’re an executive or manager looking to better support the women in your workplace, or are someone who wants to empower and uplift your fellow female colleagues. We’ve put together a list of ten tips, including thought-starters, reflection questions and suggestions for creating a workplace that empowers women and furthers gender equality. 1. Be aware of gender bias and reflect on what it means for you Bias comes in many forms and is present in many issues of our lives, both in and out of the workplace. Gender bias is just one example of this, and it’s important to understand what it looks like in the context of our workplaces and organizations. Some examples of how gender bias can show up in the workplace include, but are not limited to: Unequal pay between men and women.Assumptions about women based on their marital status or status as a mother.Expectations on women to do “office housework” outside of their job description such as party planning, note taking or cleaning up after a gathering.Different standards for men and women in terms of what is acceptable behaviour. For...

How to create a workplace culture that fosters trust, accountability and gratitude, and where employees’ mental health matters Hybrid and flexible work have become common buzzwords in the corporate world, especially in recent years. It’s clear to see why: there are countless benefits for both employees and employers—whether it’s greater flexibility, improved work-life balance or increased productivity. Of course, what hybrid and flexible work arrangements look like will also differ from team to team and from business to business. Some organizations are fully remote, even having employees who live across different cities and time zones. Others have rotating in-office and remote work schedules for employees—say, three days in office or two days out. Still others allow their employees to choose where and when they’ll work. With so many factors at play, what’s the best way to make a hybrid or flexible workplace model not only work, but also thrive? How do you create a workplace culture that empowers all employees to do their best work? And how do you build trust among teams and across your organization, even in a hybrid model? Here, we’ll share our top tips on running a remote or hybrid workplace, from setting employees up for...

The story of co-working begins with Brad Neuberg, a software engineer who is credited with starting the movement back in 2005. His San Francisco collective space was built around the idea of community. Since then, co-working has grown to described shared office spaces used by multiple companies, with amenities like boardrooms, kitchens and lounges. Fast forward to the present, and the movement is continuing to grow. More and more companies are choosing co-working spaces over traditional office spaces—and it’s clear to see why. Read on to learn more in depth about what co-working spaces can offer you and your organization, and what sets iQ Offices apart. Here, we’ll share our top ten reasons why your company should be using co-working spaces, including: flexibility, cost-effectiveness, all details taken care of, move-in ready spaces, central downtown locations, designed spaces optimized for productivity, access to amenities, access to services, privacy and safety. Reason 1: Co-working spaces offer flexibility Using a co-working space allows for much more flexibility than a traditional office space. It gives you the ability to be agile and respond to the competitive environment of your industry. Using a shared office space also gives your company the support it needs as...

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Kane Willmott, CEO and co-founder of iQ Offices, explains Work With Pants Wednesdays, an initiative encouraging employees to leave their homes and head into shared office spaces for free. Listen to the CBC interview with Gill Deacon.