As businesses reopen post-lockdown, employers have a greater responsibility than ever to look after employees’ health. At the same time, the BLM protests have honed people’s attention on the effects of systemic racism. So, how might the events of 2020 redefine ideas of a safe workplace?

New Zealand has passed a law that gives paid bereavement leave to parents who experience a miscarriage or stillbirth. With COVID-19 highlighting the importance of mental health support, brands have an oppotunity to ensure their policies accommodate a variety of life experiences.

Brands are increasingly looking to make their advertising more diverse, but why are marginalised fathers being ignored? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Jennifer Randles, sociology professor at California State University, Fresno, about stigma, stereotypes, and the struggle to be understood.

As people demand more varied representation, they’re looking for realistic depictions of their lives. Make Motherhood Diverse counters the lack of diversity in mainstream portrayals of motherhood by sharing the stories and experiences of real mums from all walks of life.