EDI Matters

Introduction 

Video in EDI Module 

Resources 

Microsoft - Global Diversity and Inclusion

Canadian Center for Diversity and Inclusion

Canada's best diversity employers

Canadian Human Rights Commission

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

What are the similarities and differences between equity, diversity and inclusion and why do they all need individual consideration?

Video 2

 

 

Unstereotype Experiement 

 

1. Can you please give an overview on what will be covered in this EDI module?
2. Can you define EQUITY, DIVERSITY and INCLUSION, can you discuss the similarities and differences and why they all need individual consideration? 
3. What consideration should be given to working with diverse co-workers? How can the diversity wheel help to better understand both the reality and the power in cultural differences?
4. What is the difference between Culture and Cultural Competence? Why is it important to master? And what is the process?
5. Can you talk about stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination and how each one can create a barrier to acceptance and belonging?
6. What are the advantages to an organization that commits to fostering and nurturing a culture grounded in EDI principles?
7. Conclusion section - As a Career Coach, what have you noticed most about EDI and the hiring process? 
8. How can job seekers know if an organization is committed to EDI?
9. Rapid Questions section- How can someone best advocate for EDI and workplace belonging? 
10. Why did you get trained in EDI and what has that meant for you personally and professionally?
11.  What changes have you noticed when it comes to EDI in the workplace? What remains stubbornly the same? And what needs to happen for real change to happen?
12. How can we measure the true practice of EDI? (An employee gets hired, but the promise is different from what this person lives through a few months into the job)