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

 

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)