Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality are some of the most vibrant, people-powered sectors out there. However, inclusion is still a challenge, as the “sticky floor” keeps those with intersecting identities in lower-level positions, with limited access to growth or leadership. So let’s stop asking where the talent is. Let’s start asking: What’s getting in the way?

Work-life balance isn’t just a personal challenge, it’s a systemic equity issue, with women, caregivers, and those in lower-wage roles facing disproportionate barriers to achieving it. So what if we reimagined the system?