Q1 - Speaker: Bernadine Jules

Question 1

DE&I

Answer 1

Diversity
Equity
Inclusion

Question 2

Diversity

Answer 2

Your identity, which is set in stone and that you are born with

Question 3

Equity

Answer 3

More than equality by also recognizing individual needs

Question 4

Inclusion

Answer 4

Acceptance of people for who they are and welcoming them to the workplace

Question 5

DE&I Recruitment

Answer 5

Ensuring that DE&I is integrated into recruitment by building a diverse talent workforce that is based on inclusive hiring and that reflects the diversity we live in (if you live in a diverse city, the city’s workforce should be as diverse)

Question 6

Four components of the Global Diversity & Inclusion Benchmarks

Answer 6

Foundation
Internal
External
Bridging

Question 7

Foundation (GDIB)

Answer 7

Drives the strategy. Leadership must already be DE&I in order for other functions to succeed

Question 8

Internal (GDIB)

Answer 8

Attracts & retains people

Question 9

External (GDIB)

Answer 9

Listen to & serve society

Question 10

Bridging (GDIB)

Answer 10

Align & connect internal, external, and foundation of GDIB

Question 11

4 different aspects of DE&I recruitment

Answer 11

Internal recruitment process
Recruitment & sourcing
Marketing
Measuring

Question 12

Internal recruitment process

Answer 12

Is the organization’s recruitment process being inclusive, equitable, and accessible

Question 13

Recruitment & sourcing

Answer 13

A conscious effort that is made to attract applicants from different diversity groups to achieve and maintain a workforce that shows diversity across all levels and functions

Question 14

Marketing

Answer 14

Marketing and advertising are targeted to diverse communities with content that is inclusive and challenges stereotypes. The organization uses D&I-relevant marketing approaches within and across countries, regions, cultures, and languages

Question 15

Measuring

Answer 15

Measure progress to track advancement of DE&I recruitment and adjust the approach to increase impact as needed

Question 16

The Employment Equity Act

Answer 16

Give the underrepresented communities the same opportunities as everyone else

Women
Minority groups
Persons with disabilities (PWD)
Indigenous

Question 17

Labour Market Availability (LMA)

Answer 17

Based on all the information and collection that is being done, the federal government is able to take the information and send it to federal-tied corps, showing them the ideal composition of their workforce

eg: If the labour market has 50% women in the finance industry in Ontario, the government will put 50% women as the ideal composition for finance corporations in Ontario with government ties