Diversity in the Workplace September 24, 25 & 26, 2008 Toronto

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Letter from the Director

All too often, diversity and employment equity are viewed as impediments to business success rather than as tools to accomplish corporate objectives. However, diversity initiatives not only boost corporate growth by responding to the needs of an increasingly diverse clientele, but also improve the internal and external image of an organization as a socially responsible enterprise.

As such, even when not legally required to incorporate diversity initiatives into their HR programs, leading organizations realize that it is in their best interests to do so.

Our 9th Diversity in the Workplace Conference will bring together leading Canadian and U.S. organizations to share their practical insights about some of the key building blocks of diversity programs. As well, they will discuss lessons learned on what they have done right and what they might do differently, including:

Gaining Management Buy-In for Diversity in the Workplace
Leveraging Employee Engagement to Implement Your Diversity Strategy
Helping Internationally Trained Employees Integrate into Your Workplace
Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse, Well-Qualified Workforce
Developing an Accountability Framework Around Diversity
Implementing a Diversity Strategy

Don’t miss this learning opportunity that is designed and being facilitated by Canadian and U.S. diversity professionals from leading organizations such as: Aon Consulting, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, CBC Television, Deloitte & Touche LLP, EDS Canada Inc., Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., IBM Canada, KPMG LLP (Canada), Liquor Control Board of Ontario, McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited, MGM Mirage, Newell Rubbermaid Inc., Pelmorex Media Inc./The Weather Network, Ryerson University, Sare and Associates, Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre, Toronto Community Housing Corporation and Workplace Communication & Diversity Inc.

With the level of practical experience at this conference, this is one event that you cannot afford to miss. Register now by calling (416) 665-6868 or 1-800-363-0722. We look forward to seeing you at the conference.



P.S. Be sure to register for our optional workshops where you will learn about creating an unbiased selection process as well as measuring the effectiveness and success of your diversity initiatives.