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The Economic Cost of Underemployment

The Economic Cost of Underemployment

Toronto Region Immigrant Employment CouncilMay 31, 2017News and Updates

What is “underemployment” and could it be costing your organization? Ashani Ponnamperuma, Research and Partnerships Specialist at TRIEC, explains. In Canada, it’s estimated that underemployment and poor labor market integration of immigrants costs the economy billions...

What’s in a name? Defining and measuring diversity and inclusion at work

Toronto Region Immigrant Employment CouncilMay 31, 2017News and Updates

What do organizations mean when they talk about diversity and inclusion? How do these definitions affect how we measure diversity and inclusion in the workplace? Denise McLean, an experienced consultant in this field, is leading a research project with TRIEC that aims...

Assessing intercultural competence: Measurement is a powerful tool for building inclusive workplaces

Toronto Region Immigrant Employment CouncilMay 31, 2017News and Updates

Measurement tools are often a key part of an organization’s diversity and inclusion strategy. They can help you identify were you are and prioritize areas for growth. There is a range of tools available for professionals working to create an inclusive workplace. One...
Seven ways your workplace can contribute to building an inclusive society

Seven ways your workplace can contribute to building an inclusive society

Toronto Region Immigrant Employment CouncilMar 16, 2017News and Updates

Canada is becoming known internationally for its progressiveness and inclusivity. So when Canadians witness events that undermine these values, many of us ask, “what can I do to help?” There have been several displays of unity over recent months, and many articles...
How mentoring can make a difference: leaders share their stories

How mentoring can make a difference: leaders share their stories

Toronto Region Immigrant Employment CouncilMar 16, 2017Employer Success Stories, News and Updates

If you think mentoring only benefits inexperienced beginners you may be missing out. Mentoring can bring valuable insights and networks that can help you develop your career and make a real impact in someone’s life. Some high profile leaders have recently talked about...
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TRIEC Inclusive Workplace Competencies Overview (Video Transcript)

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Canadian workplaces are diverse, reflecting our diverse population.

This is a good thing! Diverse organizations are more innovative and productive – but to be productive, workplaces also need to be inclusive. Diverse teams need environments where everyone feels that they belong and that they can contribute.

How exactly do you create an inclusive workplace? The TRIEC Inclusive Workplace Competencies can answer this question. They provide a framework to help you and your colleagues build organization that works for everyone.

The competencies are based on research and consultations with a range of experts. But what do we mean by competencies, and why should your organization use them?

Competencies describe the knowledge, skills, and behavior that you need to perform effectively at work. Nowadays, being great at your job is about more than just getting through a list of tasks – it’s about being able to demonstrate key behaviors in different situations. Creating an inclusive organization is everyone’s job and goes way beyond what an individual employee does. So competencies are also about how teams work together and the organization’s culture.

There are 15 competencies, divided into three areas: myself, my team and my organization. You can add them to your existing competencies and customize and adapt them to meet the needs of your workplace. For example, if innovation is a priority for your organization, you can set the competency “collaborate in diverse teams to foster productive outcomes” at a high level for all of its employees.

One of the great things about these competencies is that you can use them in many different ways. You can use them to write job descriptions, in recruitment, to design training, to review organizational policies and processes, and much more. To find out more about how the competencies work and try them out for yourself, visit triec.ca/competencies.

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