Diversity In The Workplace
This is a new section that have launched and will be actively adding resources to in November, 2011. If you have any “Diversity In The Workplace” resources that you wish to add, please submit them to us!
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Diversity organizational change check list
Why Become a Diverse Organization? What are the Rewards? Click on this check -list to find out how your organization can embark on creating a more diverse and inclusive organization .
A welcoming and inclusive workplace checklist
A diverse workplace with an inclusive culture results in increased productivity, higher retention rates, new markets and good client/customer relations, all of which improve the bottom line. This checklist will assist employers and employees in assessing how they participant in creating an inclusive workplace culture.
Communication across cultures-Workshop
All communication is cultural -- it draws on ways we have learned to speak and give nonverbal messages. In this workshop participants learn the impact of culture on communication and develop skills to communicate in the diverse workplace of the 21st Century.This workshop includes a facilitator guide and handouts.
Cultural Competence for the workplace - Workshop
The capacity to perform successfully in culturally diverse environments means bringing cultural competent awareness, skills, and knowledge to everyday cross-cultural workplace situations. This workshop explores the competencies that support participants on the road to being culturally competent. This workshop includes a facilitator guide.
Barriers to an inclusive workplace
Research shows that the barriers to finding successful, stable employment as an immigrant or Aboriginal person in British Columbia are significantly higher than those faced by mainstream society. This article explores the barriers that exist for Immigrant and Aboriginal people in workplaces and how to address them.
Succession Planning
British Columbia is rich with opportunities for business succession. Yet small businesses are facing a crisis, as some owners close to retirement have not planned for the future of their businesses. This article examines the entrepreneurial skills both immigrant and Aboriginal People have and the importance for small business owners to build diversity into their...
Workplaces in 5 and 10 years
Immigrants and Aboriginal people are the fastest growing demographic groups in Canada. As the demand for labour is projected to increase in the next five to ten years in BC, this articles demonstrates the importance for employers to incorporate diversity into their workforce.