Tag: workplace inclusion
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Redefining Masculinity in Workplaces: Toward Inclusive Leadership
Shifting the Narrative: Why Redefining Masculinity Matters Masculinity as a fixed, one-size-fits-all construct is increasingly at odds with the demands of today’s diverse and fast-paced workplaces. When leadership and culture hard-code attributes like competitiveness, stoicism, and a reluctance to show vulnerability as the benchmarks of professionalism, it leaves many employees feeling unseen or unsafe. Redefining…
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Brain at Its Sharpest: Midlife Gains Redefine Leadership
New insights into the aging brain For years, the common narrative suggested that youth is the pinnacle of mental and emotional sharpness. A recent study published in Intelligence challenges that notion by showing that several crucial cognitive and personality traits continue to mature well into midlife and beyond. Led by Associate Professor Gilles E. Gignac…
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AI for a Fairer Future: Empowering People with Disabilities
The promise of AI when lived experience leads Artificial intelligence is not inherently equitable. Its impact depends on who designs it and whose needs are prioritized. When AI tools are built with lived experience at their heart—from conversational screen readers to adaptive dashboards and real-time captioning—they do more than remove barriers. They unlock agency, empower…