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University of Toronto

  

University of Toronto
Chosen as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2009:
By Rachel Caballero and Richard Yerema, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors  (Feb 20, 2009)

Some of the reasons why University of Toronto was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers 2009:
  • creating career development programs for Aboriginal employees, based on feedback from Aboriginal staff throughout the University
  • established an LGBT human resources committee that provides training to other human resources staff on LGBT issues and how to create an inclusive environment for sexual minorities
  • manage equity offices for initiatives in anti-racism, LGBT issues and the status of women
  • hosts leadership seminars and networking breakfasts for senior-level women employees

 Creating Career Development Opportunities for Aboriginal Employees

The University of Toronto (UofT) recently created the position of Aboriginal Initiatives Coordinator within the human resources department to oversee initiatives for the recruitment, retention and career development of Aboriginal employees. Based on a series of interviews with Aboriginal employees, the university is currently in the process of establishing career development programs for Aboriginal staff.

 Longstanding Diversity Projects

UofT also has a number of longstanding diversity initiatives that range across the spectrum, including: training human resources employees on LGBT issues; hosting leadership seminars for senior-level women employees; and maintaining equity offices on the status of women, LGBT and race relation issues. Senior-level employees and managers are also measured on how well they have tried to advance equity, diversity and inclusion during their annual performance reviews.

"Thanks to the Office of LGBTQ Resources and Programs I've been able to expand on my concepts about being gay in the workplace and in my personal life. It's great working somewhere that encourages this celebration of diversity."
— Adam Doyle, Training & Programming Coordinator
Score on The Equity Continuum by TWI Inc.: 2.87
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©2010 Mediacorp Canada Inc. All rights reserved. Licensed by Eluta Inc. with permission. For comments or questions on this employer review, please contact Mediacorp's editorial team.





   

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