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Earlier this month, three members of our LGBTQ+ employee resource group, Orange Pride, spoke at an organization-wide Pride Panel. They shared their experiences in the workplace, insights on building a more inclusive culture, and offered support to our community.      Here is some of what they shared.      Thank you, PJ Fulham, Chelsea Quintal, Racquel F., and all of Orange Pride, for helping us foster a culture of inclusivity and understanding.      #HappyPride  

We’ve won the 2024 Microsoft Scale Solutions US Americas Partner of the Year Award! It doesn’t stop there – we were also named a finalist in the Scale Solutions category globally and in Canada. These awards recognize our strong customer focus, innovation across the Microsoft solutions portfolio, and success in driving customer transformation at scale with Microsoft’s cloud solutions. Congratulations, team. And thank you, Microsoft, for your partnership. For more, read our press release 👉 https://bit.ly/4cj0ZEx #POTYA2024 #WinnersPOTYA2024

The final episode of The Catalyst podcast’s miniseries on Copilot adoption is out! Kayla Thorpe, our Senior Manager of Workplace AI Consulting, walks you through the crucial final stages of the Copilot adoption journey: ‘Adopt & Sustain.’ Tune in to learn how to keep your team engaged with Copilot and improve their workflows: https://bit.ly/3RCAtxy

This month, we celebrated Pride with our annual Mixer and Pride Party, hosted by our LGBTQ+ employee resource group, Orange Pride! We started the festivities at our Toronto office, then danced the night away at a local venue. It was an excellent opportunity to celebrate diversity, individuality, and the vibrant spectrum of identities that make up our team. Thank you, Orange Pride, for bringing our people together in a space of inclusivity and joy. 🌈 Rebecca Martinez | Aaron Brooks | Sara Lockhart | Sean Denomey | Cole Pascua | Magdalena D. | Victoria Gatabi | Mariana Huesca | Emily Woloszuk | Katey Teekasingh (Farnsworth) | Ella Signoretti | Tania Craig | Aleena Zahid | Timothy (Tim) N. | Parth Shah | Caroline Serpa | Andrea Amans

What role does open-source innovation have in ethical AI development? And how can open-source models benefit businesses? Find out in the latest episode of The Catalyst, featuring Neural Magic’s CEO Brian Stevens and host Heather Haskin: https://bit.ly/3XDB1Ht

Earlier this year, we piloted Copilot for Microsoft 365 internally. Read about our journey and the benefits it had for our people in this Microsoft blog: https://bit.ly/4cupmim

Yesterday, our black employee resource group, TheBERG, hosted an organization-wide Juneteenth celebration. They educated our people on the history and meaning of the holiday and led a discussion on ideas for progress.      Two of our members, Robbin Simpkins, and Allison Seim, also shared what Juneteenth means to them. Here’s what they had to say.      Thank you, TheBERG, for bringing our people together in continuous learning and reflection.  

What’s the best way to implement Copilot for Microsoft 365 into your organization’s everyday workflow? Find out in episode 3 of The Catalyst podcast’s miniseries on Copilot adoption, featuring our VP of AI Solutions, Craig McQueen: https://bit.ly/3Ru1tzj

Our VP of People and Culture, Sara Lockhart, was featured on Lisa Mitchell,'s podcast, Talent Management Truths. Listen now: https://spoti.fi/4bgoDQR