At the heart of organizational transformation lies the imperative to embed inclusion and belonging into every facet of your company's culture.
It's not merely about what you do, but how you do it, and the ethos you cultivate along the way. As you explore these resources designed to equip organizations with the tools and insights needed to foster inclusive cultures from
within, you’ll go beyond strategy and catalyze deeper cultural change.
Starting and sustaining employee resource groups
Employee resource groups, employee inclusion groups, business resource groups, affinity groups – no matter the name, they’re some of the most utilized and successful ways in which organizations create a culture of inclusion and
belonging.
EDI[B] in Action: Employee Inclusion Groups with MLSE
A proud WXN corporate member
Delve into the Employee Inclusion Group journey of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, as they implement forward-thinking initiatives, remarkable outcomes, and best practices that have fuelled a 100% to 200% surge in membership
growth since launch.
Embedding allyship in your organizational culture
Being an action-oriented ally dedicated to supporting others involves a deep understanding of the power and privilege we hold, and the ways in which we can all work to create change.
EDI[B] in Action: Effective Allyship with RBC
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For RBC, effective allyship is deeply embedded across all aspects of its organizational culture. Discover how RBC fosters an environment where women make up 49% of hires, 54% of promotions, and 43% of new executive appointments.
Encouraging inclusive and diverse leadership
Explore the ways in which you can encourage inclusive leadership across your organization, and how to foster a more diverse leadership team. Discover strategies and tools to cultivate a culture where every voice is heard and
valued, and where diverse perspectives drive success.
Deloitte - The Six Signature Traits of Inclusive Leadership
How traditional notions of leadership must change to account for and gain advantage of four pivotal global trends: diversity of markets, customers, ideas, and talent. (April 2016)
Harvard Business Review - What Makes an Inclusive Leader?
Leaders play a pivotal role in fostering employees' sense of belonging, psychological safety, team performance, and more. That’s why these five essential inclusive leadership behaviors are crucial for business success. (September 2023)
Forbes - Leadership Is About Inclusion. Here’s How To Get It Right
How inclusive leadership practices can help industry leaders meet trends in employee expectations, precedents set by lawmakers, and shifts in customer trust. (November 2023)
Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion - Inclusive Leadership Guide
Identify Deloitte’s six key traits of an inclusive leader – commitment, cognizance, courage, curiosity, cultural intelligence, and collaboration – and explore how to take action on each one
Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership - Norquest College
Custom frameworks, industry-leading services, curated resources, and evidence-backed research that help organizations develop actionable and sustainable EDI strategies.
Navigating burnout in EDI roles
Burnout in the field of equity, diversity, and inclusion is a unique experience that merits a deep understanding of the challenges EDI professionals face, the emotional experiences of addressing social issues at an organizational
level, and how burnout can have a real and personal impact.
Tokenism & Burnout: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Work through the Lens of Underrepresentation
What are the psychological, physical, and other effects of EDI work experienced by women working in EDI roles in Canada? In partnership with Western University’s Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies, WXN strives to learn
more about this under-researched area, the experiences of EDI practitioners, and tools that can help mitigate burnout. (April, 2023)
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