Inclusion Symposium 2022
Session Recording (2.0 CPD Hours) | Original Broadcast Date: November 18, 2022
For HR leaders committed to diversity and inclusion, creating welcoming workplaces should be a year-round initiative. Whether we call it diversity, equity, or inclusion, this is an area where HR continues to struggle despite the fact that workplaces all over the world have become more diverse in terms of culture, ethnicity, gender, physical and cognitive abilities in the organization.
This virtual event will not only help deepen the knowledge, but also equip HR Leaders to ensure that everyone feels welcomed, culturally and socially accepted, and have a sense of belonging in the workplace. Join our keynote speakers as they look at DEI efforts in today’s world and how they are integrated into the organizational strategic plans, provide a snapshot of the current state of DEI initiatives, and discuss its vital significance in both organizational performance and social justice.
Symposium Session Highlights:
Keynote Session
Inclusive Language: Creating a Culture of Belonging
Speaker: Sophia Dhrolia, Director of Diversity and Inclusion and Employee Experience, Toronto Region Board of Trade
Description:
The reality is words can either cause harm or create a culture of belonging. While we are used to certain ways of addressing groups of people with "hey guys, hi ladies", the reality is that not everyone fits into those binaries. Many people have not had to think about their use of their words but it's time to actively unlearn.
Mini Super Session:
A People-Centred Approach: Insights from FoodShare
Speaker: Paul Taylor, SFU Continuing Studies
Description:
Paul M. Taylor is an instructor at SFU Continuing Studies in the areas of leadership and non-profit management.
Paul serves as the executive director of FoodShare Toronto, Canada’s largest food security organization. Before taking the helm at FoodShare, Paul was the executive director of two community-based organizations in Vancouver. He has also served as chair of the B.C. Poverty Reduction Coalition, board member at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (B.C. office) and member of the Raise the Rates B.C. Steering Committee. He currently serves as vice-chair of Food Secure Canada.
Growing up materially poor has inspired much of Paul’s activism as a tireless anti-poverty and right-to-food champion. In recognition of his efforts, Paul was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 by BNN Bloomberg in 2020.
Mini Super Session:
The Intersectionality of Diversity
Speaker: Mariat Lennon, Regional Manager 2SLGBTQ+ Business Development Pacific & The Yukon, TD Bank Group
Description:
If we cannot see a problem we cannot fix. Intersectionality allows the lens for diversity, inclusion and ultimately, equity.
Video - Inclusive Language: Creating a Culture of Belonging
PowerPoint - Inclusive Language: Creating a Culture of Belonging
Video - A People-Centred Approach: Insights from FoodShare
Video - The Intersectionality of Diversity
PowerPoint - The Intersectionality of Diversity
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