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    Pride at Work Canada

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    Through dialogue, education and thought leadership, Pride at Work Canada/Fierté au travail Canada empowers Canadian employers to build workplaces that celebrate all employees regardless of gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

     

    Our learning, networking and community events happen across the country, advising, celebrating and connecting the most inclusive Canadian employers. We help private, public and nonprofit employers to create safer, more inclusive workplaces that recognize the skills of LGBTQ2+ people. The vision we share with our employer members is a Canada where every individual can achieve their full potential at work, regardless of gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

     

    Mission - Through dialogue, education and thought leadership, we empower employers to build workplaces that celebrate all employees regardless of gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

    Vision - A nation where every individual can achieve their full potential at work regardless of gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

     

    Values

    • Inclusion - Diversity fosters success. The most successful organizations reflect and embody the values of the people they serve. Pride at Work Canada encourages organizations to support authenticity at a corporate level and create workplaces where all employees, regardless of gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation, can be their authentic selves at work and, ultimately, be more productive
    • Collaboration - There is strength in numbers. By working together with a diverse range of organizations and individuals, we have created a nationwide network that continues to expand and strengthen, allowing our partners to connect and learn from each other.
    • Empowerment - Sharing knowledge accelerates the pace of change. By providing organizations with the information they need to bring about change (the “how”) and demonstrating the benefits of a diverse workplace (the “why”), we empower their leaders to make positive decisions.
    • Recognition - Leaders deserve to be recognized. Celebrating successes and acknowledging those who have triumphed in the face of adversity are essential in promoting diversity and demonstrating its benefits to the world. Recognizing excellence and achievement inspires others to make positive changes within the workplace.
    • Professionalism - Professionalism denotes quality and respect. We are committed to adhering to the highest professional standards in our interactions with our partners.
    Gender & Sexuality
    Services & Programming Offered

    LGBTQ2+ Workplace Inclusion Training 

     

    • LGBTQ2+ 101 - Build An Inclusive Foundation. Designed for all employees at any level of your organization to provide them with a fundamental understanding of the history, terms, and phrases associated with LGBTQ2+ identities. Available in French & English. For More Info Click Here

     

    • LGBTQ2+ Workplace Inclusion Certificate - Drive Inclusive Change. Be the leader to influence your organization's LGBTQ2+ inclusion strategies and scale beyond an ERG with the LGBTQ2+ Workplace Inclusion Certificate. For More Info Click Here

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    • LGBTQ2+ Workplace Inclusion Index - Pride at Work Canada’s LGBTQ2+ Workplace Inclusion Index is a uniquely Canadian tool designed to help organizations track their diversity and inclusion efforts in a comprehensive fashion with respect to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. The Index asks over thirty-five questions, exploring:
    1. anti-discrimination and harassment policies
    2. employee resource groups (ERGs)
    3. onboarding and complaints processes
    4. benefits coverage
    5. training topics
    6. supplier diversity
    7. community involvement
    8. manager support

    For More Info Click Here

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    • Rendez Vous: Women x Nonbinary Digital Connect - is the next evolution of our popular LGBTQ2+ Women’s Networking Breakfasts program. It’s a unique opportunity for women and nonbinary people to connect on matters of employment and workplace inclusion in a casual and comfortable setting – from anywhere! For More Info Click Here

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    • Matrices: Trans, Non-Binary & Agender Digital Connect - is a free networking event for trans, non-binary, and agender professionals and jobseekers! Building on the momentum from the inaugural Toronto Trans, Non-Binary and Agender Networking Breakfast and Rendez Vous: Women x Non-Binary Digital Connect, this one will again bring together individuals across Canada, in a digital way. For More Info Click Here

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    • Ambassador Program - Ambassadors are representatives from Pride at Work Canada’ National and Regional Partners who work closely with Regional Leads to support the development of events in the region and engage in the sharing of best practices and to support greater LGBTQ2+ workplace inclusion. For More Info Click Here

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    • THRIVE - THRIVE is an entirely new four-month virtual program that will develop the next generation of queer and trans people managers. A total of 35 participants will complete The Humphrey Group’s pioneering Proud to Lead™ program, get exclusive access to queer and trans leaders working at the highest levels of Canadian business and engage in important peer-to-peer discussions. Through live Zoom sessions, virtual learning modules and self-directed work our inaugural THRIVE cohort will collectively unlock their potential as out leaders. For More Info Click Here

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    WORKPLACE INCLUSION RESOURCES

     

    • Transitioning Employers: A survey of policies and practices for trans inclusive workplaces - report shows how organizations can invest in building a future where all people, including all trans and gender non-conforming individuals, have safe and affirming workplaces. The report is available in English and in French. Click Here To Read

     

    • Hiring Across All Spectrums: A Report on Broadening Opportunities for LGBTQ2+ Jobseekers - In order to better understand the experiences of LGBTQ2+ jobseekers, Pride at Work Canada conducted a cross-Canada survey. With over 225 participants, the organization was able to gather concerns faced by community members when it comes to applying for jobs, getting through interviews and insights into why an LGBTQ2+ person may be more likely to apply for a job with a particular company.Hiring Across All Spectrums provides insight into the crucial steps many employers are missing when creating inclusive environments and equitable hiring practices. Click Here To Read

     

    • Beyond Diversity: An LGBT Best Practices Guide for Employers - This Pride at Work Canada guide, produced with the support of Great Place to work in 2017, presents the top twelve strategies to meet the needs of LGBTQ2+ people in the workplace. Click Here To Read