Diversity – Page 9

The Tallest Poppy InfoGraphic 2018

The Tallest Poppy InfoGraphic 2018 InfoGraphic – The Tallest Poppy 2018 looks specifically at working women across Canada from all demographics and professions, and how their psychological health and workplace performance are affected by Tall Poppy Syndrome. The study shows that the silent systemic syndrome is alive and well in Canadian companies, and the result […]

The Holidays through an EDI Lens, a Handbook

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| EDI, Resources

The Holidays through an EDI Lens, a Handbook With the ever-increasing diversity in the Canadian workforce, employers find themselves wondering where Christmas traditions and holiday norms fit within an equitable and inclusive workplace. This resource will give suggestions, guidance and ideas on how to successfully navigate the holidays in the workplace through an EDI Lens. […]

Building a Diverse and Inclusive Public Service: Final Report of the Joint Union/Management Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion

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Building a Diverse and Inclusive Public Service: Final Report of the Joint Union/Management Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion The Joint Union/Management Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion in the Public Service is pleased to submit its final report. This report fulfills the Task Force’s mandate to: 1. Define diversity and inclusion in the public […]

How professional engineers can contribute to attraction and retention of minority groups into the engineering profession through equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization efforts

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| Resources, SETT Research Papers

How professional engineers can contribute to attraction and retention of minority groups into the engineering profession through equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization efforts Diversity leads to innovation, better project delivery efficiency, and improved quality management in terms of technical engineering work. Current statistics show that there is still underrepresentation of minority groups such as females […]

Video – Humanize Diversity and Inclusion

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Video – Humanize Diversity and Inclusion Damien Hooper-Campbell, the Chief Diversity Officer at the tech company eBay, gives an extremely well-received presentation that is thought-provoking and clarifying. He manages to humanize the discussion about equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), which is not always a fun conversation to have in most companies where many groups of […]

Video – YWCA Module 2 – Bold Steps to Inclusion

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| EDI, Resources

Video – YWCA Module 2 – Bold Steps to Inclusion In this session, we unpack strategies for identifying and addressing subtle acts of exclusion, sometimes called “microaggressions”. This module equips people managers, employers and business leaders to identify, address and prevent these occurrences and build more inclusive work environments. Credit: YWCA Canada’s Move Forward Date: […]

BC Centre for Women in the Trades – Resource Page

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BC Centre for Women in the Trades – Resource Page BCCWITT has created a resource page to support the advancement of equity, inclusion, respect, and safety in the skilled trades. Credit: BCCWITT View

Managing Transitions: Before, During and After Leave A Planning Resource Guide for Employees and Employers

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| Resources, SETT Group Document

Managing Transitions: Before, During and After Leave A Planning Resource Guide for Employees and Employers This guide is designed to assist engineers and geoscientists who are considering a maternity or parental leave. It is also designed to assist their employers. Credit: Engineers Canada & Geoscientists Canada Date: 2017 View

Video – 5 Tips For Being An Ally

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Video – 5 Tips For Being An Ally 5 Tips For Being An Ally 1. Understand your privilege 2. Listen & do your homework 3. Speak up, not over 4. You will make mistakes, apologize when you do 5. Ally is a Verb Credit: chescaleigh Date: 2014 View

Video – Lean in Network Toronto: Elevating Gender Equality: A Conversation on How to be a Male Ally

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Video – Lean in Network Toronto: Elevating Gender Equality: A Conversation on How to be a Male Ally This 4-member panel consists of John Collinson, Brandon Davis, Astor Ingleton, and Jason Hui who discuss how men who are willing to become an ally and to advocate and speak up in support of gender equality can […]