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On the Road to Racial Equality, Start with These 10 Steps

11 June, 2020

Written by Parveen Dhupar, chief creative officer at BTI Brand Innovations Inc. and a member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization in Toronto. The original version of this article appeared on Dhupar’s LinkedIn blog.

My name is Parveen Dhupar. I am a brown man, born in India, raised in Canada since the age of 7, happily married to my wife Ritu for 27 years and a proud father to two boys, currently ages 23 and 21. I consider myself Canadian first and am proud of my ancestry.

Social issues are hot topics of discussion in my household given our racial background and that my oldest son identifies as gay. We are a strong happy family that respects differences in opinion and contributes to the greater community.

I start off this way so that I can paint a quick picture of my family and to allow all the stereotypical “perceptions” to float in your mind. We all have perceptions and biases that I believe contribute to the continuation of these ongoing issues of inequality, racism, hatred and injustice. What I am about to share may offend some and resonate with others.

Categories: BUSINESS GROWTH HEALTH LEADERSHIP PEOPLE/STAFF WORK-LIFE INTEGRATION

Tags: black lives matter BTI Brand Innovations diversity eo toronto equality Parveen Dhupar

Are You Going Back or Moving Forward?

9 June, 2020

Contributed by Shawn Johal, business growth coach, leadership speaker and co-founder of DALS Lighting, Inc. He is also an active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Montreal chapter. A version of this article originally appeared on Johal’s LinkedIn blog.

When the coronavirus crisis hit, people reacted differently—but nobody could have predicted the seismic shift it would have on the world. The unthinkable had suddenly become reality as we hunkered down with our loved ones, staying in our homes to ensure our safety.

As the weeks advanced, we took many rides on an emotional roller coaster. From appreciating seeing our kids and spouses again, to worrying about our financial situation—things we thought we’d never have to worry about suddenly became points of real concern.

Categories: BUSINESS GROWTH Crisis LEADERSHIP STRATEGY WORK-LIFE INTEGRATION

Tags: coronavirus DALS Lighting Elevation consulting Great Realisation Greg McKeown new normal Shawn Johal

Answers to 5 Common Return-to-Work Questions

5 June, 2020

Contributed by Tina Hamilton, an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hamilton is the founder and CEO of myHR Partner, a human resources outsourcing firm that manages HR for small- and medium-sized businesses. The following was adapted from an article in The Morning Call.

As organizations plan their return to work after statewide shutdowns or work-from-home orders, there is much to consider—for both employees and employers.

I’ve answered some of the most common questions related to the return-to-work transition.

1. How do we best address the needs of our employees as part of planning for reopening and managing the new federally mandated leave options and still operate our business?

Prepare your office space or building. If your workplace has been unoccupied for more than a week, a routine cleaning works. Still, consider a deep cleaning for employees’ peace of mind.

Categories: Coaching PEOPLE/STAFF STRATEGY WORK-LIFE INTEGRATION

Tags: coronavirus COVID-19 myHR Partner OSHA return-to-work transition The Morning Call. Tina Hamilton

Feeding the Hungry, Despite National Crisis

3 June, 2020

The year 2020 has emphasized one certainty: In times of crisis, entrepreneurs innovate, adapt and continue to give back. One example—among many—of philanthropy during the worldwide COVID-19 crisis comes from our EO Gujarat chapter.

Through their organization, Karma Foundation, members Chiranjiv Patel and Priyanshi Patel led a group of volunteers to feed the homeless and needy during the lockdown in India.

This is just the latest example from many years the Karma Foundation has been making a difference in the community. We recently spoke with Chiranjiv Patel (pictured at left) to learn more. Patel is the managing director and vice chairman of P.C. Snehal Group, a construction company based in Ahmedabad, India. He is known for his leadership in business and charitable pursuits.

Categories: INNOVATION LEADERSHIP Make a Mark WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Tags: chiranjiv patel Jeevan Shrishti Karma Foundation P.C. Snehal Group Priyanshi Patel

Tips for Leading Your Best Video Conference

1 June, 2020

As a business leader, you’ve probably mastered the art of hosting a meeting in person. But how are your video conference skills? With much of today’s professional workforce going remote, it’s a good idea to get up to speed on best practices for video conferencing.

While many smart policies carry over from in-office to online meetings, there are distinct tips that apply only to the virtual realm.

Here are the top do’s and don’ts of video meetings.

DO research your tech options. Zoom, Google Meet, GoToMeeting, join.me, Webex, Microsoft Teams or Skype—oh my! The choices seem endless. To find the right one for you, focus on the functions you need.

Categories: Best Practices LEADERSHIP OPERATIONS PEOPLE/STAFF Technology

Tags: best practice meetings team meetings teamwork video conference

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