Interview with Julia Rooney – Feature Lean In Volunteer Profile

Interview with Julia Rooney – Feature Lean In Volunteer Profile

Julia Rooney is Co-Lead, Events with Lean In Calgary.  She was born and raised in Calgary, but spent three years living overseas in South Korea where she taught English. She feels grateful she had the opportunity to immerse herself in Asian culture and traditions as it deeply impacted her life for the better. She has […]

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What Women, Businesses and Organizations Need to Know About the New Workforce in 2021!

What Women, Businesses and Organizations Need to Know About the New Workforce in 2021!

From Guest Contributor: Jennifer Hargreaves With massive social and market disruption comes opportunities for innovation and growth. Women, businesses and even our government are rewriting the story of women and work so they can finally thrive. Here is how … — What Women, Businesses and Organizations Need to Know About the New Workforce in 2021! […]

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Pay Equity And Why It Matters

Pay Equity And Why It Matters

Have you ever wondered how your compensation compares to your peers? One of the first things you learn about the workplace is that it’s taboo to talk about salaries and wages, but not knowing has made it harder to negotiate pay and to advocate for yourself. But why does it matter? In theory, you should […]

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Why is gender diversity important? How to build an inclusive work culture.

Why is gender diversity important? How to build an inclusive work culture.

From Guest Contributor:  Valentina Wilson Gender diversity in the workplace refers to an equal ratio of men and women working together. To have a productive working environment, an equal ratio of men, women, and other genders is required. Gender diversity signifies that men and women are hired at a balanced rate, they both are equally […]

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Where does confidence come from? Three ways to know your worth

Where does confidence come from? Three ways to know your worth

If you’re reading this, chances are that at one point in the last year (or maybe longer), you’ve struggled with understanding your self-worth. It’s okay. Us, too. Imposter syndrome doesn’t let many go unscathed. Which is why the Calgary Lean In Network decided we were going to host a three-part Confidence Series, kicking off with […]

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