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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?

Sometimes we hear it called EDI but often you will also hear called DEI and to explain the the three different words. I'm going to use the DEl model and talk about them in sequence so diversity is all the things that make us different but I'll point out that in this context in a DEI context. It's less about what makes people different their race socioeconomic status and so on but more about the
understanding accepting and valuing those differences amongst people whereas diversity refers to all the many ways that people differ equity is about creating fair access opportunity and advancement for all different people.

An example of transportation, when it comes to transportation, not everyone within an organization owns a car or even able to afford public transportation on a daily basis. So what happens an organization can create a more equitable environment by accommodating the full spectrum of transportation needs From policies around start times and working hours to son maybe even stipends for both automobile and public transportation travel inclusion is the extent to which various team members employees and other people feel a sense of belonging inclusion is really about the feeling

 

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