Articles
Province Tables Historic Accessibility-Rights Bill
Minister Jennifer Howard tabled a historic Bill on accessibility-rights on April 24 in Manitoba’s Legislative Assembly. The Bill (The Accessibility for Manitobans Act) represents a major breakthrough in the promotion and protection of the human …
Diversity + Inclusion Tool
ASAE has released an online, diagnostic tool that evaluates diversity and inclusion policies, philosophies and practices by focusing on 5 key elements: Mission and Focus, Roles and Leadership Accountability, Resources, Operations, and Communication and Culture. …
Choosing the right technology
By Donna J. Jodhan
In so many cases employers need some guidance when it comes to ensuring that they choose the right technology to suit the needs of their blind and partially sighted employees.
The one major …
Learn How to Create Real Diversity
We all spend so much time in the workplace trying to deal with diversity.
In this article, I would like to inspire you to look beyond demographic factors that we normally consider when we think of …
Workplace Diversity: Why do we need it?
The most successful organizations focus on embedding the principles of diversity in their culture and management systems. These organizations truly value diversity and recognise it in the way they do business.
Diversity is reflected in the …
Diversity Champions — May 2013
The Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) and RBC recognized top employers who are leading the way in integrating skilled immigrant talent in the Toronto Region labour market. This year’s 4 IS Awards winners are: …
CNIB presented with the 2013 Canadian Helen Keller Centre Award
The CNIB was honoured with the 2013 Canadian Helen Keller Centre (CHKC) Award for its exceptional community service on April 25th, 2013 at the Ninth Annual CHKC Awards Luncheon at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
Every …
Online dating? Nope, it’s online mentoring—and it’s going global
A growing number of people are posting their profiles online, browsing candidates and making connections—but they’re looking not for mates, but for mentors. MentorCity’s online mentor-matching site connects mentees with a mentor and guides them …
Low-Cost and No Cost Tips for Workplace Inclusion
by Evelina Silveira, President, Diversity At Work
So you have taken a look at your budget and your boss says there is no money for diversity and inclusion activities this year. What do you do? You …
Diversity Champions — April 2013
Artist Dwayne Morgan will receive a star during the Scarborough Walk of Fame’s 6th event in May. Morgan is founder of Up from the Roots Entertainment Inc. which promotes, among other things, the contributions of …
