Howard Ross

In the West, $2 bills are funny money But nobody’s laughing. Even some bankers shun them as “bad luck" EVEN THE Bank of Canada, which issues our currency, can’t say why — but people on the Prairies don’t like the two-dollar bill. They say it’s unlucky. In Toronto, Montreal, Halifax or anywhere east of Manitoba, banks use one two-dollar bill for every two one-dollar bills. In British Columbia the ratio is one to one.

The human brain is designed to make quick and effective decisions rather than stick to facts at all times. Instead of acting rationally, we prefer to act fast. This may lead to better outcomes indeed, but it might also lead you astray.Cognitive biases can be both a blessing and a curse.

The commitment to creating inclusive and culturally competent organizations is more relevant than ever. Workforce, workplace, and marketplace issues, all create an indisputable business case for why organizations should pay attention to how race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and identities should be managed so that all employees can be successful, contributing members of their organizations.