The reins of freedom are found through many paths.

The bonds that tie your community together can have a major influence in your success. Knowing who your neighbours are, authentically, and what motivates them can help to strengthen those bonds. And when people, workplaces, and communities allow for that authentic connection,
you are empowered to find your right fit.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why it’s important for communities to work together, especially if you live in a rural and remote region

• How understanding your motivation (and the motivation of your team and colleagues) can significantly improve your workplace

• What it means to allow for authenticity in the workplace in order to ensure strong fit

For this week’s episode, the team shares the most shocking disconnect between rural employers and the people they hire. We also dive into the importance of workplace environments, the role our financial realities play in our employment success, and the unique challenges faced by rural communities specifically. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How employers can make a difference in employment success by helping to solve one problem

• What it means to have a healthy work environment

• How unique rural challenges can often be left out of the equation – and how that impacts program success

Inclusive, equitable diversity in the workplace requires accepting that you’ll experience moments of discomfort. Growth and discomfort often walk hand in hand.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• About some of the challenges you need to prepare for in building an inclusive workplace

• How gaining awareness of barriers faced by marginalized groups will help you be a better manager and employer

• Why all employers need to keep a trauma-informed lens