The Power of One Small Thing: How BIG Changes in the Workplace Start with Small Actions

Sherri Deveau

Event Presenter

CPHR & HR Inclusion Strategist - Food Processing Skills Canada

CEO, Practical Human Resource Solutions Inc

Sherri is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CPHR) and Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) with over 30 years of experience. As the Founder and CEO of Practical Human Resource Solutions Inc. and Deveau Immigration, she specializes in HR and immigration consulting, championing diversity and inclusion. Sherri played an instrumental role in government-led “Labs" focused on policy development from the employer’s perspective, ensuring that business needs were represented in the creation of effective government workforce policies.

Sherri has facilitated many roundtable industry discussions, advocating for diversity and inclusion in leadership and labour force development.

About this event

In this 30-minute webinar, participants will explore how everyday workplace interactions shape culture and how small, consistent actions can build ability-focused environments where more people can succeed. By focusing on practical, realistic steps, organizations can begin creating meaningful change—one small action at a time.

At this event, you'll learn:

Recognize how small everyday actions influence workplace culture and contribute to trust, psychological safety, and stronger working relationships.
Identify simple, practical actions leaders and employees can take to support ability-focused workplaces and remove barriers for colleagues.
Apply the “one small thing” mindset to begin creating positive ripple effects that strengthen collaboration, inclusion, and employee success.

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The Power of One Small Thing: How BIG Changes in the Workplace Start with Small Actions

Sherri Deveau

About this event

At this event, you'll learn:

Event Details

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