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Diversity@Work
Diversity@Work
Moving from inclusion policies to practice is more relevant today than ever for a successful economic recovery. Automation, COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter Movement have shaped 2020 and challenged all organizations to act, especially to support newcomers, immigrants, and individuals from BIPOC communities.
Diversity@Work conference where we will delve into the future of inclusion in the workplace and how specific populations needs must be met for businesses to thrive and succeed in a global economy.
Core Values
Client-Centered
Our primary focus is on our clients, the immigrants and refugees who have come to our communities to create a life for themselves and their
families.
Engagement
We engage all stakeholders to produce meaningful results. All staff play a critical role in serving as catalysts for the success of our clients.
Respect
We respect and value the diversity of our team, and those we serve. We behave with integrity, compassion, and empathy to ensure that all persons are treated with dignity.
Relationships
We build and maintain relationships that are mutually beneficial for our clients and employers, thereby making a positive contribution to the Canadian economy and broader society.
Excellence
We deliver quality and excellence in all that we do. We pursue new and pioneering ideas in our efforts to serve both clients, and employers.
Results
We deliver measurable results and create positive impact through our work. We hold ourselves accountable for the commitments made in our Mission and Vision.
Past Topics
Previous Speakers
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Thomas Sasso
MA, PhD Candidate. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, University of Guelph. Co-founder, Sexual and Gender Diversity Research Lab
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Cyril J. Cromwell Simmonds
Youth Work Curriculum Specialist at the Youth Research and Evaluation eXchange
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Sarah Saucier
Founder and CEO, Every1Games Professional Services Inc.
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Wade Poziomka
Human Rights and Labour Lawyer, Ross & McBride
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Leslie Frattolin
Associate, DLA Piper LLP
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Sarah Saucier
Founder and CEO, Every1Games Professional Services Inc.
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Katerina Belazelkoska
Ph.D, Program Manager of the Workplace Communication in Canada Program
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Chavon Niles
PhD Candidate, University of Toronto, Senior Coordinator, OCASI’s Accessibility Initiative
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Maayan Ziv
Entrepreneur, Owner of Maayan Ziv Photography
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Dr. Aaron Barth
President and Founder, Dialectic
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Helen Peng
Vice President, Talent Acquisition and Development, Sun Life
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Vivian Li
Senior Manager, Inclusive Recruitment, RBC
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Kristine Remedios
Chief Inclusion & Social Impact Officer, KPMG Canada
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Rahima Mamdani
Vice President, People and Culture, United Way Greater Toronto
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Dean Delpeache
Manager, Talent Acquisition, Fiix Software
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Lisa Kelly
Co-founder and Partner, Abilocity
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Cassie Myers
Founder, Lunaria
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Natai Shelsen
Associate, Goldblatt Partner LLP
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Janey Buzugbe
Senior Accounts Manager, Talent X
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Eleanor McIntyre
Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, BlackRock
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Duncan Burns-Shillington
Associate, DLA Piper
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Robyn Connelly
Director, Community Relations, Greater Toronto Airports Authority
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Dr. Wendy Cukier
Profession of Entrepreneurship and Strategy and Academic Director of the Diversity Institute at the Ted Rogers School of Management Ryerson University
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Mridula Nair
Supervisor, Employer Engagement & Program Marketing, Skills for Change
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