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Inclusive Workplace Competencies
Organizations around the world are using the Inclusive Workplace Competencies to: Define inclusive behaviors for leaders and teams; Develop diversity and inclusion training; Set performance goals; Inform policies and practice; Expand their existing competencies framework
Published Date: 04 January 2018DEI StrategyENAccess the ResourceInclusive Practices Index
The practices and actions that an organization takes to be more inclusive help create a diverse workplace where people feel valued and behave in an inclusive way.
Published Date: 04 January 2018DEI StrategyENAccess the ResourceStrategic Goals and Key Deliverables
Connecting diversity and inclusion to the goals of your entire organization as well as specific deliverables of the unit, department or team.
Published Date: 04 January 2018DEI StrategyENAccess the ResourceOnboarding Action Plan Builder
Use this worksheet to develop a process strategy for employees, ensuring a culturally inclusive workplace.
Published Date: 04 January 2017OnboardingENAccess the ResourceOrientation Topics Checklist for New Employees
This is a helpful tool for anyone looking for guidance on successfully onboarding a new skilled immigrant employee. It provides an overview of topics important to address, including invisible cultural norms that often get overlooked but are critical for adjusting to the Canadian workplace.
Published Date: 04 January 2017OnboardingENAccess the ResourceDiversity and Inclusion Framework and Implementation Plan: City of Edmonton
If you are curious about what a diversity and inclusion framework and implementation plan could include, here is an example worth taking a look at. Developed by the City of Edmonton, this straightforward document includes key ideas and actionable items for bringing about organizational change.
Published Date: 04 January 2017Diversity StrategyENAccess the ResourceA Cross-Cultural Comparison of Business Practices
Draw on this worksheet to compare the specifics of job searching and networking in another country and in Canada.
Published Date: 04 January 2017RecruitmentENAccess the ResourceResearch Guide
Use this tool to more effectively search for the resources and information you need to create change in your organization around cross-cultural awareness and communication.
Published Date: 04 January 2017Diversity StrategyENAccess the ResourceSummary of Theories and Key Cultural Influences
This document provides an overview of the types of cultural differences, with examples and tips for successfully navigating these differences in day-to-day interactions.
Published Date: 04 January 2017LeadershipENAccess the ResourceComparison of Cultural Differences at Work
The ways in which people approach these tasks at work is influenced by cultural norms. This document provides a comparison of these differences through the lenses of both egalitarian and hierarchical cultures.
Published Date: 04 January 2017CommunicationENAccess the ResourceCulture and Leadership Effectiveness: the GLOBE Study
Use this article to gain an understanding of how the context of culture effects our understanding and evaluation of leadership effectiveness.
Published Date: 04 January 2017LeadershipENAccess the ResourceOrientation Buddy Information Sheet and Checklist
One of the most effective ways of supporting a new hire who is a skilled immigrant is to provide them with an orientation buddy. This document provides orientation buddy volunteers with an overview of the expectations for their role, tips and resources for supporting the people they will be helping, and the benefits of volunteering.
Published Date: 04 January 2017OnboardingENAccess the Resource