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This virtual Symposium is dynamic and thought-provoking, designed to foster dialogue and understanding around crucial topics in today's rapidly evolving world. Bringing together experts, thought leaders, and member advocates, this symposium aims to explore and celebrate the principles of inclusion, diversity, and equity.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in enlightening discussions, gain insights from keynote speakers, and participate in interactive sessions that promote awareness and deeper understanding. We hope you feel equipped as we aim to support our members in fostering a culture of inclusion and equity, by providing a platform for individuals and organizations to learn, share, and collaborate in building a more diverse and harmonious workplace.


SYMPOSIUM SESSIONS

Keynote Session: The War for International Talent – Inclusive Hiring Strategies

Speaker: Guillermo Serrano - Sessional Faculty, University Canada West

Description: In the high-stakes strategy of organization success, the "War for Talent" is an undeniable reality shaping the future of businesses worldwide. Companies are in intense competition to attract and secure professionals' crème de la crème. This dynamic strategy spotlight growth opportunities.

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Keynote Session: Building Bridges and Championing Reconciliation and Inclusion

Speaker: Qwuy’um’aat Elliott, CPHR, FNHP, MCP - Senior Strategic Advisor, BC Housing and Consultant/Facilitator for Ever Plan Consulting

Description: Let's delve into organizational strategies for fostering reconciliation and cultivating a culture of belonging. Together let's unpack "all my relations" and "nuts'a maat shqwualuwun" to support and uplift the recognition that we are all connected with one heart, one mind and one spirit.

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Mini Super Session: Hiring Diverse Employees and Creating a Gender Inclusive Workplace

Speaker: S. Blanco - Associate, Roper Greyell

Description: In this session, Blanco will provide an overview on demographic data collection, walk you through the considerations, tips and ideas on hiring underrepresented groups as well as spotlight on inclusion of trans employees.

Meet Your Symposium Speakers

Guillermo Serrano

Guillermo Serrano has a master's degree in human resources from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia - Spain, and a master's degree in international business from ADEN - Argentina. He teaches in the UCW MBA program and is developing a doctoral thesis in Barcelona to integrate neurodivergent talent into the labour market. Guillermo is the co-author of International Human Resources Practices, a textbook focusing on the cross-cultural compromise that global companies face while operating in a cross-border environment. He carries out applied research in search of solving problems in the Hospitality and Tourism industry.

Qwuy’um’aat Elliott, CPHR

Qwuy’um’aat (Eyvette) Elliott, CPHR, FNHP, MCP, a member of and residing currently on the Quw’utsun (Cowichan Tribes) territory located on Vancouver Island. She works at Senior Strategic Advisor for BC Housing and Consultant/Facilitator for Ever Plan Consulting centering her work around First Nations governance, reconciliation, community planning and organizational development. She is also a speaker and instructor, that also teaches First Nation community planning at Vancouver Island University. Her approach to work and DEI+R centers around nutsa’maat shqwaluwun (working with one heart, one mind and one spirit) while also uplifting and understanding Tl’i’ to’ mukw’ mustimuhw (each person is important).

S. Blanco

Blanco is an associate at Roper Greyell, practicing in all areas of employment and labour law with a focus on human rights issues, civil claims, and labour disputes. They have appeared at all levels of court in British Columbia, before the BC Human Rights Tribunal, the B.C. Labour Relations Board, and many arbitrators. Blanco regularly advises employers on a broad range of workplace issues including contracts, policies, discipline, terminations, and accommodation issues. They work with clients in both the public and private sector including municipalities and employers in construction, health services and BC’s natural resource industries. Known for their strong advocacy skills and their ability to navigate complex legal issues, Blanco approaches all their files with tenacity, creativity, and their clients’ business objectives in mind. Blanco began their legal career at a large national firm where they gained experience working on a variety of complex corporate litigation files. They completed law school at the University of Toronto and completed their undergraduate degree at Dalhousie University on a full tuition academic scholarship.

Course curriculum

    1. Video

    2. PowerPoint

    1. Video

    2. PowerPoint

    1. Video

    2. PowerPoint

    1. Course Survey

About this course

  • 7 lessons
  • 3 hours of video content