During the Christmas season, many companies and associations grapple with ensuring diversity at corporate events. Some organizations have taken the route of banning Christmas trees and cancelling the annual Christmas party. Others have opted for the name “festive event” in order to project a politically correct image. Changing the label doesn’t make events diverse.

I have a different take on this issue. My perspective comes from growing up in downtown Montreal in a truly diverse environment before the word multi-cultural existed.

Diversity does not mean eliminating differences or being blind to them. Diversity is a celebration of differences, the unique and special cultures and traditions that make every part of the world special. … Read More Corporate Events: Ensuring Diversity at Christmas