The Whole Orange

07/16/2020

When you’re ready to come off the roof, we got you!🍊

We provide the mental space to get work done with a community that knows how precious those moments on the roof are. 🧡

Join us on Sunday evenings at 9pm to se our week up for success.

07/14/2020

Helpful chart using inclusive language familiar to most of us.

Today is International Non-Binary People's Day.

Non-binary is a spectrum of gender identities that are not exclusively masculine or feminine. At ECU we love when everyone feels included. Here are 5 ways to be gender inclusive with language.

07/09/2020

Have you got a plan for childcare?

Neither do I... What I do know is no option will be perfect.

Is your school district consulting on the options they are considering?

With Covid a lot of the information and meeting are more accessible through the internet and video conferencing.

Durham District school board in Ontario, Canada is doing a consultation. See the article for details.

Share your feedback to help us improve the rules under Ontario’s Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014. Closing date: July 21, 2020

07/05/2020

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/02/business/covid-economy-parents-kids-career-homeschooling.html

Our struggle is not an emotional concern. We are not burned out. We are being crushed by an economy that has bafflingly declared working parents inessential.

07/05/2020

https://www.todaysparent.com/kids/school-age/ontario-school-reopening-plan/

Asking parents to prepare for half-time school in September is not a viable school reopening plan.

06/26/2020

"People just want flexibility for better work life balance. Maybe that's in office or from home"

That was a comment on the chat board at the 2020 Collision tech conference. One of the largest tech conferences in North America.

Ironically I attended a panel discussion on Remote Working, from the comfort of my home. It was a long 3 day conference and I spent a lot of it on my coach. One of the perks from working from home.

As I listened to the panel guests of industry experts talk about working from home and navigating a remote work force. the common themes were the same.

"every single person I've spoken to wants at least a choice"

"agree, I believe the future will be a balance and have option on WFH or office"

"As someone who quit my last job so I can work remote, I feel the same way as you. But I would say the majority of my friends prefer at least a hybrid home/office environment"

"Working from home for me means a complete break down of work life balance. There are no boundaries between my personal life and my work life."

"it's not one size fits all"

And one of the best summary statements I say was this:

"I think the flexibility aspect is important! The importance of choice!"

At The Whole Orange we know that many of you were looking for that flexibility when you decided to start your own business. You wanted to be able to choose, how, when and where you work.

For our safety, since the pandemic lockdown that choice has been limited for everyone.

As the economy slowly reopens, have you thought about how the future of work will look for you.What is most important to you right now?

06/21/2020

🇨🇦 Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day!! 🇨🇦

It’s National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. Listen to, learn, and celebrate the rich diversity of Indigenous cultures today... and every day!

This beautiful Indigenous flag was designed by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Curtis Wilson.

06/19/2020

Hi Friends!! We are giving away a free guest ticket to the virtual Collision Tech Conference!! https://collisionconf.com/

What are the biggest trends and changes for the tech industry post COVID-19? What opportunities are available for Women in Tech? How can I grow my business online?

Be our guest at Collision, one of the fastest growing tech conferences in North America!! And you can be there from the comfort of your home!! 🍊

With access to a variety of topics from experts that can answer all your questions, provide you with industry insights and trends that may help get your business goals to where you want to take it.

Collision At Home, is hosting their virtual conference from June 23 - 25, 2020 and we have a free guest ticket waiting for you!

The Whole Orange Coworking community 🍊 wants to assign a free ticket to you as our guest, so you can have a seat at the table with the tech industry experts!
. . . .

I was going to do a fancy promo for this but in reality there isn't enough time as the event starts on Tuesday!

Send me a Direct Message (DM) now if you are interested.

If I have more than one person interested I will draw a name on evening Sunday and let you know.

We can’t wait for you to join us there! 🧡

Collision from Home brings together the people and companies redefining the global tech industry. Think of it like working from home: participants will join the event online from their living room.

06/16/2020

Hello friends, here is another collection of children’s books. This set is curated out of 🇬🇧 and will give another perspective on race and history for children the world over. 🧡

Let me know if you have read or ordered any. 🍊

Books to celebrate a range of backgrounds and experiences, stories that tackle tough subjects such as prejudice and tales that feature unrepresented characters or defy norms, these are key reads for every child

06/15/2020

Historic 🧡

The decision said Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which makes it illegal for employers to discriminate because of a person's s*x, also covers s*xual orientation and transgender status.