Financial Post: Moving past diversity: RBC’s journey to rid its upper ranks of ‘unconscious bias’

Dan Ovsey

Diversity is one of those buzz words often tossed around in the corporate world by organizations with an interest in presenting themselves as progressive. Yet, in many cases talk of diversity is just that — talk. RBC may be the exception to the rule. Current CEO Gord Nixon — who will be retiring later this year — has made diversity of gender, culture, age and professional experience a priority for the bank, believing it to be good for business. If RBC’s track record is any indication, he’s right.

Read the interview with RBC’s chief human resources officer Zabeen Hirji

Source: Financial Post