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Enabling the Economic Inclusion of Refugees
This briefing paper by the World Economic Forum’s Refugee Employment Alliance builds on what enabled the rapid labour market inclusion of Ukrainian refugees to identify globally relevant strategies for refugee employment.
Published Date: 10 November 2023AttractionBelongingBusiness Case for InclusionDEI StrategyRefugeesENAccess the ResourceImmigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project
The toolkit is designed to provide a snapshot of essential information, tools, resources and examples of promising practices that can be integrated into the daily work of settlement, social, and health service providers across Canada, with the aim of building the capacity to better support the unique mental health needs of immigrants and refugees.
Published Date: 25 October 2023BelongingHow to retain talentInclusionRefugeesENAccess the ToolkitWords Matter: Guidelines on Using Inclusive Language in the Workplace (BC)
The use of inclusive language plays an important role in promoting higher employee engagement, superior customer service and increased productivity—all important aspects of a positive work culture.
Published Date: 25 October 2023BelongingCommunicationInclusionLanguageENAccess the GuideRethinking Assumptions: Unpacking Canadian Work Experience Employer Resource Toolkit
This Toolkit was developed to equip employers with actionable resources and strategies to ensure they are able to benefit from immigrant talent. Employers will find workable tools to better understand the education, skills, and talents of immigrants in the labour market. Also provides strategies for employers to see beyond the limiting, unnecessary, and biased requirement for Canadian Work Experience and gives concrete suggestions of how employers can onboard and retain immigrants in their workforce.
Published Date: 05 July 2023BelongingBusiness Case for InclusionInclusionInclusivity StrategyENAccess the ToolMaximizing your Return on Inclusion (Onboarding Refugees Step 4)
TIP SHEET 4: Reasonable Accommodation Religion is a protected ground under BC Human Rights Law, as well as under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Many of the current refugees to Canada are practising Muslims.
Published Date: 15 June 2023AccomodationsBelongingHow to retain talentInclusionOnboardingRefugeesENAccess the Tip SheetMaximizing your Return on Inclusion (Onboarding Refugees Step 3)
TIP SHEET 3: Physical & Emotional Safety Being new to Canada, many refugees may have a different understanding of workplace health and safety standards.
Published Date: 15 June 2023BelongingHow to retain talentInclusionOnboardingENAccess the Tip SheetMaximizing your Return on Inclusion (Onboarding Refugees Step 2)
TIP SHEET 2: Creating a Welcoming Workplace To create a welcoming and inclusive workplace and successfully integrate new employees – including refugees – who can then contribute to your productivity, employers need to take a planned approach that follows practical steps.
Published Date: 15 June 2023BelongingInclusionOnboardingRefugeesENAccess the Tip SheetFrom Onboarding to Career Mobility
Onboarding helps new hires adjust to social, cultural and performance expectations of the workplace so that they can become quickly engaged and productive. Onboarding is a process that focuses on transferring organizational, team, and role specific knowledge to new employees. It leads to early engagement of new employees by giving them the insight into the organization's culture and strategic direction, making them feel welcome within the organization and helping them plan their own career development & personal advancement. A well-developed and well-executed onboarding process will deliver business results by reducing ramp-up time for new employees and increasing their engagement.
Published Date: 14 June 2023BelongingInclusivity StrategyOnboardingENAccess the ToolWebinar – Newcomer Resilience in Adapting to a New Culture and Its Impact on Business Success
Many newcomers to Canada face challenges such as language barriers and cultural differences when adapting to a new culture here and integrating into their new workplaces and industries. This webinar explores these barriers & their impact on a newcomer talent's success through the lens of employers and workforce consultants.
Published Date: 02 May 2023BelongingDiversityHow to retain talentInclusionInclusivity StrategyOnboardingENAccess the Webinar