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OPB marching in Toronto’s Pride Parade in support of LGBTQ2S+ employees, community

bmcgovern — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:00:24 +0000

The Ontario Pension Board is displaying its support for its LGBTQ2S+ employees and, indeed, the wider community, as some of its workers proudly wave the organization’s banner while marching in Toronto’s Pride Parade this weekend. Participating in the parade is just one of the ways in which the organization is fostering an inclusive culture in […]

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BNP Paribas wins award for DEI-focused workplace culture, inclusion strategy

lbailey — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:00:42 +0000

BNP Paribas in Canada’s extensive efforts to embed diversity, equity and inclusion policies into its business practices took home the award in the DEI program category at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 20. “It’s an honour to have been recognized by Benefits Canada and we are thrilled!” says Stéphanie Champagne, BNP Paribas’ head […]

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90% of U.S. employees personally benefitting from workplace DEI initiatives: survey

lbailey — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:00:03 +0000

Nine in 10 (90 per cent) U.S. employees say they’ve personally benefitted from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at work, according to a new survey by Benevity Inc. The survey, which polled 1,000 full-time employees, found 62 per cent said employers should dedicate more effort to DEI given the current period of economic uncertainty. Indeed, two-thirds […]

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2023 Group Benefits Providers Report: Prioritizing partnerships, personalization and prevention

Sadie Janes — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:56:19 +0000

As technology advances and plan members’ needs become more diverse, the relationship between benefits plan sponsors and providers is adapting to fit these changes. Sarah Beech, chief executive officer of benefits and consulting at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., believes the trend of employees wanting more from their employers is the starting point for this […]

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BNP Paribas expanding talent pool by hiring, supporting neurodiverse employees

lbailey — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:00:20 +0000

BNP Paribas in Canada is expanding its talent pool by recruiting neurodiverse employees through a new talent attraction program. Sonja Volpe, chief executive officer at BNP Paribas in Canada, says the program — a partnership with EY Canada — is providing the financial company with an opportunity to broaden its talent base by tapping into […]

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Yelp bringing employees together to highlight link between DEI and employee well-being

lbailey — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:00:33 +0000

Yelp Inc. is bringing employees together to highlight the link between wellness and diversity, equity and inclusion. “When we think about wellness, [DEI] is a big piece of the puzzle in terms of how we support employees’ whole professional selves,” says Miriam Warren, the technology company’s chief diversity officer. “In the early days, we thought about […]

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Labatt wins award for embedding DEI strategy into business imperatives

lbailey — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:00:11 +0000

Labatt Breweries of Canada’s wide-reaching diversity, equity and inclusion strategy led to a win in the DEI program category at Benefits Canada’s 2022 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. “The whole team is thrilled with the win and that all their hard work and efforts have paid off,” says Robin Doobay, senior manager of total rewards […]

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How employers can dismantle unconscious bias in the workplace

lbailey — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:52:33 +0000

AstraZeneca is taking steps to dismantle unconscious bias in the workplace as part of its wider efforts to embed diversity, equity and inclusion into its business practices. DEI has been a priority for the multinational pharmaceutical company for many years, specifically in the area of unconscious bias, says Gena Restivo, its vice-president of human resources, […]

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Most U.S. employers haven’t embedded DEI, accessibility initiatives into daily processes: survey

Sadie Janes — Tue, 24 May 2022 19:00:47 +0000

While most U.S. employers have committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and accessibility initiatives, the majority haven’t embedded these initiatives into their daily processes, according to a survey by Inclusively and Forrester Research Inc. The survey, which polled more than 150 human resources leaders in the U.S., found most respondents said while their company has basic […]

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Connecting DEI initiatives to employees’ mental well-being

lbailey — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:52:17 +0000

IKEA Canada’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are helping employees step into the shoes of their fellow workers and highlighting how DEI and employee mental health are inextricably tied. “A big part of who we are is stories,” says John Williams, the organization’s DEI lead. “We really believe stories matter because they shape how we […]

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