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A couple of insurers and several other financial companies made it to this year’s list of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.
The competition is currently in its 10th year and recognizes pioneers in creative inclusive workplaces for employees from five diverse groups, namely: women; visible minorities; persons with disabilities; Aboriginal peoples; and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.
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“Employers that ensure their workforces reflect the community have an advantage,” said Kristina Leung, senior editor of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. “These organizations benefit from a wider range of perspectives, which inevitably brings new and innovative ideas.”
Leung noted that this year’s winners are more than willing to address inclusiveness subjects beyond the competition, taking into consideration employees with mental health issues, recent immigrants, and even veterans.
“Increasingly, we see a desire by employers to have open and frank conversations about how they can enable employees to bring their ‘whole selves’ to work and tap into their full potential,” Leung explained.
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Manitoba Public Insurance was one of two insurers that made the list this year. According to The Globe and Mail, the Winnipeg-based public insurer created a diversity and inclusion steering team, and is also considering the formal development of employee resource groups.
Another public insurer, Saskatchewan Government Insurance, made the list. The insurer participates in Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s employment readiness and bridging programs for persons with disabilities, The Globe and Mail found.
Other financial companies that were recognized included Capital One Bank, CIBC, National Bank of Canada, RBC, and TD Bank Group.
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