In this course, you will discover the compelling business case for diverse hiring, such as lower turnover rates, increased creativity, and enhanced business image. You’ll delve into the ethical aspects of human rights in the workplace emphasizing the duty to accommodate. Finally, you’ll gain practical insights into crafting inclusive job ads, adapting interview processes, and leveraging employment service providers for effective job coaching.

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your workplace culture and drive positive change. Presented by the Inclusive Employers Hiring HUB, you’ll receive access to 70+ HR toolkits, including how to start your own peer mentorship program to support the onboarding process.

What Will I Learn?

• Explore the business benefits of inclusive hiring
• Learn about the difference between apparent and non-apparent disabilities
• Master the use of person-first and identity-first language
• Craft inclusive job ads to reach more candidates
• Tips to adapt an interview
• Understand the fundamentals of human rights in the workplace

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*The exciting line-up of sessions includes:

Tuesday, Sept 20th | 10am – 2pm

• Welcome – Mary Jane Joe, Educator, Elder-in-Residence at Langara College
• Over-mentored, Under-sponsored: Tips to Support Women’s Career Development – Tina Strehlke, CEO, Minerva BC
• Employee Covering: Help your Team to be Themselves at Work – Carol Markwei, Training and Development Manager, Paladin Security Group Ltd.
• Asking for a Raise Starts with Demystifying Compensation – Annika Reinhardt + Crystal Henrickson, Talent Collective

Wednesday, Sept 21st | 10am – 2pm

• Inclusive Hiring Practices – Tara Robertson, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consultant and coach
• Moving Beyond Inclusion: Indigenous Leadership in Technology – Lauren Kelley, Director Sector Transformation, First Nations Technology Council
• Reimagining Leadership on Boards – Panel Discussion – Zahra Esmail, CEO Vantage Point; Trish Mandewo, Founder + CEO, Synergy on Boards; Neelam Sahota,CEO, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
• Conversation Circles (TBA)

Thursday, Sept 22nd | 10am – 2pm

• Applying Behavioral Insights to Cultivate Diversity and Inclusion – Dr. Sonia Kang, Associate Professor, UoT, Fellow Institute for Gender + the Economy
• Mini Workshop – Minerva BC (TBA)
• Employee Resource Groups that Work – Panel Discussion
• The Future of Leadership – In conversation with Christine Bergeron, President and CEO, Vancity + Dr. Carol Liao, Associate Professor and Director of the Centre for Business Law at UBC Allard School of Law*subject to change

Download the updated Forum At-a-Glance here.

You can check the full program and speaker bios here.

You will have the opportunity to learn from some amazing speakers including Vancity’s President and CEO, Christine Bergeron, UBC Sauder Distinguished Fellow, Dr. Carol Liao, Fellow, Institute of Gender and the Economy, Dr. Sonia Kang, and in-demand DEI Consultant, Tara Robertson.

Following the Forum, all attendees will receive a complimentary Event Summary Report which will include learnings from the Forum as well as additional resources. The Forum will be held on the Zoom platform.

In 2021, we welcomed 20 amazing speakers, and over 200 attendees from 58 organizations across BC, as we expanded our knowledge and skills together. The 2021 Event Summary and Resource Guide is available here.

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Recognize Your Own Bias

We all have our bias. Your bias is a learned memory. The recognition that hunting a deer versus a bear was a safer choice is an example of a learned bias transmitted through generations.

Fast-forward a few hundred centuries and these biases are still present in our society with good and bad implications. Biases are ingrained in us to help us make every decision, without even being conscious of it. The only way to control your bias is to be aware and recognize it. The more educated you and your team become about bias the more cognizant you can be of correcting the habit.

Include Human Resources

Today’s organizational structure is segmented to produce solutions and products in the most efficient way possible.

But how often do the finance team and the human resource team talk, let alone collaborate? How often do top directors and front-line workers chat about strategic decisions?

You never know what knowledge and experience someone has until you ask them. Start to take initiative to break down the traditional structure and learn from different people in your organization. You can also seek the opinions from mentors, informal board of advisors, experts or business advisors.

Diversify Your Suppliers

Whether you are a solopreneur or a large organization, you have suppliers. Supplier diversity is a key initiative that can help to create systemic change.

For example, when we move to having a three-quote process with at least one quote from a racialized or marginalized group, we are seeking to hire for diversity of thought rather than who we know.

Make Your Marketing Inclusive

Inclusive marketing will allow access to new audiences which leads to an increase in revenues. While the representation of imagery is important, that is only one aspect of inclusive marketing. It is important to also consider:

• Language
• Targeting audiences
• Advertising methods and locations
• Who are your champions and ambassadors
• Accessibility

It may be overwhelming to think of all things that are possible to become more equitable and more inclusive as an organization, but you can start by choosing the one thing that will yield the most return.

Inclusivity is a way of life. It is a way of approaching projects and planning. It is about allowing for diversity of thought. When we just ask the question, “what viewpoint do I need to increase my impact?” then inclusion becomes easy.

WeBC has great resources for supplier diversity both to be considered a part of supplier diversity programs and to hire from them. Contact us to learn more >>

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