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Globe and Mail: Canada’s best diversity employers for 2012

Natalia — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:49:34 +0000

Diane Jermyn

It’s not enough for Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2012 to have diversity and inclusiveness programs in place. Winning companies also needed a clearly defined strategy to achieve their goals along with review and tracking measures.

Additional criteria for diversity include initiatives relating to: recruitment, retention, development, training and education, employee resources, affinity groups, leadership and management accountability, customer, market, vendor and supplier diversity, and community partnerships.

Read the article and view the complete list of companies.

Reference: The Globe and Mail

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Metro Morning: Inclusive Workplace

Natalia — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:40:20 +0000

Matt Galloway spoke about diversity with Michael Bach, he is the director of diversity, equity and inclusion at the firm, KPMG. And with Ritu Bhasin, she is a People Strategist and Diversity Specialist with Bhasin Consulting Incorporated.

Listen to the interview.

Reference: CBC/Metro Morning

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TRIEC participates in webinar: Professional Immigrant Networks – Connecting with immigrant talent

Jessica — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:58:31 +0000

Skilled immigrants are an excellent source of talent for employers looking to create a diverse and innovative workforce. But knowing where and how to find this talent can be a challenge for some employers.

This webinar will examine Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs) as a source of immigrant talent that can help employers meet business and organizational needs.

Participants will learn about these networks, where to find them and how to work with them in a mutually beneficial way.

Racquel Sevilla, Manager of Project Development, TRIEC, will share the work TRIEC has done connecting with PINs in the Toronto Region and will introduce the PINs website and online community.

Deanne Matzanke, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Scotiabank, will give an employer’s perspective on working with PINs and benefiting from these partnerships. TRIEC’s PINs initiative is sponsored by Scotiabank.

To sign-up, visit http://www.hireimmigrants.ca/resources-tools/webinars/pin-connect-talent/

TRIEC’s February 2012 e-lert is out, features Professional Immigrant Networks

Jessica — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:49:49 +0000

Read about the new Professional Immigrant Network (PINs) website, how these networks lead to success for immigrants and employers and the latest reports on immigrant employment. Also, check the e-Lert for the top news stories in immigrant integration and updates on TRIEC programs.

The Globe and Mail: Immigrants looking for a better welcome in Canadian workplaces

Jessica — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:37:07 +0000

Nearly three-quarters of Toronto-area employers believe they have successful programs to integrate foreign-trained professionals into their workplaces, but only 49 per cent of immigrants say the places they have worked have policies that welcome new Canadians, a new study says.

“While employers recognize the value of hiring new Canadians in our global economy, we’re finding workplace diversity and recruitment policies lack the bite needed to really make a difference,” said Silma Roddau, president of Toronto-based Progress Career Planning Institute. The not-for-profit counselling service does an annual survey about diversity programs.

Read the full story.

Reference: The Globe and Mail

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One-half of employers don’t have policies welcoming new Canadians: Survey

Jessica — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:59:28 +0000

Less than one-half (49 per cent) of internationally educated professionals (IEPs) work in companies that have policies welcoming new Canadians, according to a recent study by the Progress Career Planning Institute (PCPI).

“While employers recognize the value of hiring new Canadians in our global economy, we’re finding workplace diversity and recruitment policies lack the bite needed to really make a difference,” said Silma Roddau, president of PCPI. “IEPs recognize they are responsible for learning about the Canadian workplace, but employers also need to do more to welcome new Canadians and workers from different cultures.”

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Reference: Canadian HR Reporter

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Groundbreaking Study: Immigration Creates Jobs for U.S. Workers

Jessica — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:06:35 +0000

The American Enterprise Institute and the Partnership for a New American Economy recently released a report analyzing the impact of immigration on the American economy. The nationwide study, based on a multi-year statistical analysis, offers new evidence that immigrants create jobs for American workers, and that immigrants with specific skill types don’t compete with native workers, but complement them and improve their employment outlook.

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Top 6 mentoring tips from our mentoring team

Jessica — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:40:46 +0000

January was mentoring month and if you were following us on Twitter or LinkedIn, you would have received many tips and resources on mentoring. If you missed it, check out these mentoring tips from our mentoring team:

Set goals for the mentoring relationship and agree on an action plan. At the beginning, discuss mentee goals and priorities, and set out a realistic action plan on how to accomplish goals, identifying the resources and capacity required. Discuss together your expectations, boundaries and confidentiality requirements.
Build trust, be open and non-judgmental. Be willing to listen and learn from each other and engage. Share suggestions without being too directive or prescriptive on the path forward.
Share, question and learn from each other. Ask each other effective open-ended questions and leave the mentee with something to reflect on between meetings. Engage in active learning – act, reflect and dialogue on your successes and challenges along the road together.
Have courageous authentic conversations. Mentors have a unique opportunity to provide constructive and honest feedback in a safe and trusting environment. Don’t be afraid to speak openly to enhance and challenge the mentee’s personal and professional growth.
Provide encouragement. Have faith in your mentee’s skill set, build their confidence and motivate them for the road ahead.
Value your time together, come prepared. The most effective meetings are when both parties come prepared to work and make strides in accomplishing the action plan.

Find more tips and tools for successful mentoring in the Mentoring Handbook.

CBC The National: Census shows Western growth

Jessica — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:11:28 +0000

TRIEC Board Member Naomi Alboim spoke to CBC’s The National about the census figures and what it meant for immigration in Ontario.

Watch the segment.

Reference: CBC The National

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CBC Here and Now: Jobs for Newcomers

Jessica — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:48:00 +0000

You’ve heard the stories…A professional from another country, moves to Canada only to discover they can’t get the same type of job here. What are their options? Listen to tools and tips from TRIEC’s Rose De Veyra on helping newcomers find employment.

Listen to the interview.

Reference: CBC Here and Now

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